Toy collection
Toys spanning social and cultural history from about 1690 onward.
Visitors explore galleries devoted to toys and fine-scale miniatures at this Kansas City museum. Its toy collection traces social and cultural history through objects dating from about 1690 to the present, including dollhouses, games, dolls, and video game consoles. The miniature collection features handmade works by artists, often scaled to 1:12, such as miniature rooms, structures, instruments, paintings, and decorative arts. Exhibitions spotlight subjects including Native American artists and their miniature artworks, with interviews and interpretation about artistic traditions and techniques. The museum also hosts public events, including music programs, free admission days, and creative workshops. Located in Kansas City, it brings together the history of play and the art of miniature making.
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Toys spanning social and cultural history from about 1690 onward.
Handmade miniature rooms, structures, objects, and artworks.
Special exhibitions, music programs, free days, and workshops.
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