The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Check out FOX4 News Kansas City on Thursday morning for a pair of live reports from T/m during the 8 and 9 o'clock hours. Curator of Collections Amy McKune will chat with reporter Marcus Officer FOX 4 about the exhibit BRIDGING THE GENDER DIVIDE: TOYS THAT BUILD STEM SKILLS, which recently won the AASLH Award of Excellence. Watch live here https://fox4kc.com

Catch T/m Curator of Collections Amy McKune in action during the Linda Hall Library's "Science Matters Lunch and Learn: Bridging the Gender Divide -- Toys that Build STEM Skills." Click below to register for this FREE online event.

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Nine-year-old Natalie from Shawnee visited T/m today and blew our minds with some of the miniatures she’s made over the past year. Way to go, Natalie! Keep doing BIG things with those miniatures. #toyandminiaturemuseum #miniatures

We love to see so many programs encouraging girls of all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM. For a historical examination of this topic, and how our toys have factored into the story, explore T/m's exhibit "Bridging the Gender Divide: Toys That Build STEM Skills." --> https://bit.ly/3is3BEh

BOO! Happy Halloween from T/m. Visit T/m today and receive free admission with your costume. Kids can take home a free activity kit. bit.ly/31Wbonm Automaton, Character Display Co, American

Scare up a costume and join us Saturday for Halloween at T/m. Visitors wearing their costume will receive FREE museum admission. Kids can take home a FREE activity kit to build their own miniature Halloween house. Activity kits for ages 6+, available while supplies last. Adult supervision recommended for activity. CDC-approved mask must be worn by all museum visitors.

Heading into the final week of HOMESCHOOL MONTH at T/m. Visit today and learn the history of America's most popular toys on a special scavenger hunt. Discover the secret code word and take home a prize! FREE admission for adult chaperones of homeschool students. --> https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/visit/tickets/

On this date in 1982, co-founders Mary Harris Francis and Barbara Hall Marshall opened the doors to T/m for the first time. We are grateful for your years of support of T/m’s mission to educate, inspire, and delight.

It's a field trip like no other! Bring your homeschool students to T/m during HOMESCHOOL MONTH and explore the history of America's most popular toys with a special scavenger hunt. Earn a prize by completing the scavenger hunt, then check out the world's largest fine-scale miniature collection. Adult chaperones of homeschool students receive FREE admission. Click below for tickets or for more information.

The 20th season of the West 18th Street Fashion Show is just five days away and it's going to the big screen in 2020. "Summer In Hindsight" is a feature-length film platforming selected designers through a narrative that explores the creative process during a global pandemic and a cultural revolution. The film will air at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre on Friday, Oct. 16. Watch trailer: https://bit.ly/2STDY3H... T/m is a proud sponsor of The West 18th Street Fashion Show and served as a filming location for "Summer in Hindsight." Click below for more information or to purchase your tickets.

"Both educational, and entertaining, the museum has put together an exhibit that will resonate with all audiences." Check out this City Lifestyle Kansas City profile of T/m and "Bridging the Gender Divide: Toys that Build STEM Skills." https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/visit/tickets/

Calling all homeschoolers! October is HOMESCHOOL MONTH at T/m. Make plans today for your own field trip and start exploring. World's largest fine-scale miniature collection One of the nation's largest historic toy collections Self-guided scavenger hunt with prizes* ... Just $5 for student tickets Free admission for adult chaperones of homeschoolers * - while supplies last https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/visit/tickets/

T/m is pleased to take part in UMKC Family Week. Visit the museum Wednesday-Saturday to explore the world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection and one of the nation’s largest historic toy collections on public display. Test your sleuthing skills with T/m's scavenger hunt while you're here. UMKC students receive FREE admission with a valid UMKC ID. Located on the UMKC campus. Looking to experience a taste of T/m virtually? Dive into the fascinating history inside the wall...s of The Nettie Wells Dollhouse. https://bit.ly/3is3BEh https://bit.ly/3lhoWkD MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/3jNSzJO

October is Homeschool Month at T/m. Visit the museum and participate in a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt to learn about America’s most popular toys throughout history. Complete the mission to claim your Homeschool Month prize! Adult sponsors accompanying homeschool students receive free admission. Click below for more info or to purchase tickets.