Toy and Miniature Museum
The Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City is a 38-room house that boasts largest collection of nostalgic toys, fine-scale miniatures and marbles in the Midwest. This specialty museum, located on UMKC's campus, is just a few blocks south of the renowned Country Club Plaza shopping and entertainment district.
The young and young-at-heart will be whisked back in time through displays of the toys that defined generations. This magical journey through the evolution of childhood also offers a glimpse into values and virtues of various cultures and times.
Visitors will be dazzled by the intricate craftsmanship showcased in the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures.
History buffs, armchair sociologists and those who appreciate the meticulous detail required to make these timeless classics are sure to find hours of enjoyment.
The Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City is located in an historic mansion built in 1911 for the family of Dr. Herbert Tureman, a prominent local physician. The Tureman house was designed by John W. McKecknie, an architect best known for his work on commercial projects such as the Tension Envelope Building.
The home was bequeathed to the University of Missouri - Kansas City in the 1960s and was used as classroom and office space until it was leased to the Toy & Miniature Museum.
As the museum has grown in popularity, it also has grown in size. Major building renovation and expansion initiatives in 1989 and 2003 have brought the museum to its current size of 33,000 square feet.
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