About The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Antiques & collectibles on display. Eclectic array of collectible toys, antique marbles & miniature reproductions of fine furnishings.

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Plan for at least 90 minutes, but allow 2-3 hours if possible. The miniatures collection on the first floor requires close inspection with provided magnifying glasses, and many visitors report spending significantly longer than expected to fully appreciate the exhibits.
  • 💡Check for rotating special exhibitions before your visit. Recent exhibits like 'Nostalgia Awakens' featuring rare Star Wars collectibles are temporary; visiting when special exhibits align with your interests greatly enhances the experience.
  • 💡If you're a member of NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) or similar reciprocal museum associations, you may receive free admission. Contact the museum's education department ahead of time to confirm reciprocal membership benefits.
  • 💡Bring young children early in your visit to take advantage of the provided stepstools and magnifying glasses on the first floor. The miniatures exhibits are specifically designed to be accessible for littles, making it an ideal multi-generational experience.
  • 💡Reach out to the museum's education department before your visit to request preparatory materials. Educators are responsive and can enhance your visit with context about toy design history and manufacturing techniques.

Hours

Monday10 AM–4 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
Thursday10 AM–4 PM
Friday10 AM–4 PM
Saturday10 AM–4 PM
Sunday10 AM–4 PM

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

★★★★☆ 4.8 (1386 reviews)
📍 5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Type
Toy and Miniature Museum
Best For
All ages — families, collectors, artists, curious minds
Highlights
World's largest fine-scale miniature collection, one of nation's largest historic toy collections on public display
Collections
Toys from 1690-present, handmade miniatures at 1:12 scale, action figures, dolls, decorative arts
Location
Kansas City, MO

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