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Don't miss the attached Children's Discovery Center - reviewers consistently noted it's much bigger and better than expected, making it a great value addition to your visit, especially if traveling with kids.
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Budget extra time and $3 for the F1 tornado simulator located outside before the main museum entrance - it's a highlight for children and worth the additional cost.
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The museum appeals to a wide range of ages and interests - you don't need to be a devoted Judy Garland fan to enjoy it. Reviews indicate casual visitors and non-fans found the Wizard of Oz props, memorabilia, and restored historic birthplace home worthwhile.
About Judy Garland Museum
Judy Garland exhibits & a kids' museum. Collection of Judy Garland & Wizard of Oz artifacts, with an interactive kids' museum & gardens.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Highlights
- Original Wizard of Oz carriage, Judy Garland artifacts, restored 1920s birthplace home
- Setting
- 2 acres of Minnesota grounds
What visitors say
Fun museum! We stopped on a road trip and enjoyed it a lot even if we aren't particular Judy Garland fans. If you're traveling with kids, the attached Children's Discovery Center is also worth checking out. WAY bigger and better than we…
Spur of the moment trip while passing thru Grand Rapids. Not a huge fan of Judy Garland just because of my age. I knew her role from Wizard of Oz and brought my 13 yr old daughter with to check out the museum. My opinion I thought…
As a fan of the Golden Age of Hollywood, this museum was right up my alley! There's some fascinating info on Judy Garland's career and life. I'm a sucker for retro merch and old tv guide books, that's a big A plus for me!
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses an original carriage from The Wizard of Oz film production, a rare artifact from one of cinema's most iconic movies
- The famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz were stolen from the museum in 2005 and later recovered, but have not been returned to the museum for display
- The museum features Judy Garland's restored 1920s birthplace home as part of the exhibit, allowing visitors to tour her childhood residence
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