The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures features the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collection of historic toys on public display.
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1-2 hours
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RainbarrelDiva
Columbia, MO35 contributions
Dec 2022
My husband and I hadn't heard about this museum before. It showed up on a TripAdvisor list of top things to do in KC. It is chock full of miniatures and toys. The miniatures really are amazing and I would suggest seeing the toys upstairs first so the quality of the toys isn't a disappointment after the miniatures.
Written December 30, 2022
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Grant B
McKinney, TX292 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
What an interesting place! The large amount of items was amazing. Such intricate details. So fun to see the old toys from childhood!
Written December 11, 2022
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Pat S
Raleigh, NC6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The quality and breadth of the collection of miniatures was fabulous. This is reported to be the largest collection of miniatures in the country. The artistry was amazing down to tiny pianos that can be played and very small chests of drawers where each drawer can be opened and closed.
Written October 30, 2022
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Carfull
Rock Springs, WY1,218 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
The museum is bright and modern, with excellent displays that really let the patrons learn and experience the collections. I really liked the toys, seen on the upper floor, presented by era and by themes. The miniatures were overwhelming, tiny works of art and history. The Barbies and Hot Wheels were fun. The small collection of primitive video game consoles was a sweet touch.
This attraction is worth your time.
This attraction is worth your time.
Written September 26, 2022
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JEPS
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Sep 2022 • Couples
Fantastic museum full of wonderful toys and incredible miniatures. The dollhouses were also a treat! Beautiful design, modern and clean. Good access plus nice restroom facilities. This is a great stop while in Kansas City.
Written September 16, 2022
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jshallow01
Aitkin, MN540 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
It is a very nice building and everything is more like a gallery. We felt underdressed in our t-shirts. Super affordable price of admission is only $5. The miniatures are incredible and there are soooooo many. It was definitely different than what I expected from reading about in a travel book. They do have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to win a prize, which helped get them involved seeing more of it.
Written August 6, 2022
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Phildvoid
Brooklyn, NY21 contributions
Jul 2022
How do you have a NATIONAL Museum of "TOYS and MINIATURES" with ZERO model trains? NONE!!!!! Are we supposed to be impressed?
Written July 29, 2022
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BuddysArmy
Apache Junction, AZ834 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The miniatures were incredible. So many to look at. Crazy that they have micro mini miniatures with microscopes to look through. Loved all the themes.
Toy section was upstairs and in our opinion was weak.
Toy section was upstairs and in our opinion was weak.
Written July 24, 2022
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Lisa M
League City, TX147 contributions
Jun 2022
Extensive collection of miniatures on the first floor and toys on the second floor. The miniatures were so detailed and unique. Really works of art. And seeing all the toys was so much fun. I kept thinking that I had one of those about a million years ago.
Written June 27, 2022
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Disneybus
Pittsgrove, NJ732 contributions
May 2022
It was a great walk down memory lane rediscovering some of the toys of our youth, as well as those of our children. The museum is well designed, offering two floors of artifacts and miniatures. The miniature section is wonderful, almost inconceivable how they are constructed and assembled by truly gifted craft people. Start your journey watching the movie on the genesis of the museum which starting with two collectors. The movie will better prepare you for your self guided wondering and wandering tour. A gift shop is available with - what else "toys"! On our day, we were alerted by an alarm, apparently pulled by a child, causing the building to be evacuated. Not only did we get a great experience from the museum collections, we were treated to see KC's finest in action clearing the building!
Written May 22, 2022
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Hrushikesh V
1 contribution
Do you have souvenirs/ magnets at the gift shop?
Lee Y
Lumberton, NJ59 contributions
The gift shop was very small and mostly had toys for purchase. I’m not exactly sure if they had magnets but I feel pretty confident in saying no, they don’t.
Christin Y
Knoxville, TN
What age of kid would enjoy most?
Karyn W
Kansas City, MO1,486 contributions
Honestly it really depends on the kid. You can't play with the things, just look at them. I'd say at least 8 but I think it will appeal to adults (with the intricacy of the miniatures) more than younger kids.
lawrenced876
frackville, United States8 contributions
How long does it take to view the museum
Victoria L
Kansas City, MO324 contributions
That depends on your level of interest. A quick tour only looking and not reading probably 45 minutes to an hour, but if you get immersed in what you are seeing and watch the artists videos or play the scavenger game allow two hours to three. Some of the miniatures are marvels and you have a hard time believing the painstaking work of those who created them.
Dwight C
Evansdale, IA40 contributions
Are you open on Saturday as well? It says daily but that sometime means M-F...
The National Mu... T
Kansas City, MO
We are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm.
Do you have a book available for purchase in which the items in the museum are displayed. I visited the museum as part of a UFDC tour in July prior to your opening. I was very impressed and hope to visit again some day.
The National Mu... T
Kansas City, MO
Darlene,
We do have a book: "Highlights from the Collection of The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures." It is a 96-page paperback for $15. If you would like to order one, please call our Visitor Services Associate at (816) 235-8007.
We hope you get the chance to visit again too!
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (Kansas City) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
- The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is open:
- Wed - Mon 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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