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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

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5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64110

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Makers Workshop: Ledger Art with Tokeya Waci U
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
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Join artist Tokeya Waci U (Oglala Lakota / Haliwa-Sapon) to learn about how First Nations people communicated, kept records, and told stories in ways that transcended time. Contemporary Native artists use old ledger paper (usually dating to the late 1800s to early 1930s) for storytelling in a way that is similar to historic hide painting but more accessible today. Workshop participants will learn drawing techniques to make their own ledger art pieces with their family’s story and spiritual energ

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Aug 9, 2026
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Twilight at T/m: Evening Hours at the Museum
Thu, Aug 20, 202610:00 AM
Twilight at T/m
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
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Calling all night owls! The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures has evening hours for Twilight at T/m. Occurring every third Thursday from June through August, visitors can spend summer nights in the galleries experiencing the wonder of toys and fine-scale miniatures. Tell a friend and mark your calendars. Time: 10AM–8PM Cost: $12 (General Admission) Buy Tickets

Story Connections
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
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Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience. Participants will experience a 30-minute, object-based tour and discussion in the gallery, followed by refreshments and further conversation with a hands-on focus in the Museum’s education spa

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Story Connections
Tue, Sep 29, 2026
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Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience. Participants will experience a 30-minute, object-based tour and discussion in the gallery, followed by refreshments and further conversation with a hands-on focus in the Museum’s education spa

Ensemble Ibérica / Music of Carlos Paredes
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
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Experience the timeless beauty of Paredes’ music in an intimate performance at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, featuring cellist Ezgi Karakus and Beau Bledsoe of Ensemble Ibérica on Portuguese guitar. Revered as one of Portugal’s greatest guitarists and most influential composers, Paredes crafted works of profound lyricism, emotional depth, and intricate artistry. Ezgi and Beau bring these pieces to life with sensitivity and expressive power, weaving the warm resonance of the cello w

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Story Connections
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience. Participants will experience a 30-minute, object-based tour and discussion in the gallery, followed by refreshments and further conversation with a hands-on focus in the Museum’s education spa

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Jan 10, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Feb 14, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Mar 14, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Apr 11, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets The Coleman House, the Museum's largest dollhouse at over nine feet tall, will be opening its doors for

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, May 9, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets

Second Sunday: Free Days at the Museum
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
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Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees are welcome to explore the Museum at no charge. Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below). Reserve Your Tickets

Recent Past Events at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Drop-In Activity (Optical Toys)Fri, Jul 24, 2026
Twilight at T/mThu, Jul 16, 2026
Twilight at T/m: Evening Hours at the MuseumThu, Jul 16, 2026
Native Arts in MiniatureWed, Jul 15, 2026
Art of the Imagination Case: Coti MeierWed, Jul 15, 2026
Toys From the Attic / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Optical Toys / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Miniature Art Museum / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Masterpiece Gallery / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Let’s Play House / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
In the Artist’s Studio / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Iconic Toys / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Featured Manufacturer Gallery / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
English Cotswold Cottage, 1933-34 / Long-Term ExhibitionTue, Jul 14, 2026
Toys From the Attic / Long-Term ExhibitionMon, Jul 13, 2026

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