The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Category: Museum in Kansas City, Missouri

Address: 5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

Phone: +18162358000

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Sunshine Levin

Jul 8, 2022

I'm biased because I love miniatures. I accidentally found this on Google Maps when planning a weekend in KC and I was delighted. The museum is in a great location, near other touristy stops. It is full of miniatures, well labeled, and nicely explained. It was active but not busy. I will return when I next visit KC. The toy portion of the museum wasn't labeled as well, but was still interesting - seeing toys from your childhood that have long been lost its fun no matter how old you are.

riaz

Jun 4, 2022

Great place to visit with children. Good toys collection and miniature homes and crafts. I was amazed by the intricate detailed work that reflect hard work of the craftsman.

M. B.

Oct 15, 2021

Really cool experience, the whole thing was very well done and reminded me of the Smithsoniam exhibits. I especially liked the miniatures and doll houses, but the toy exhibits were better than I expected. They have a fun scavenger hunt activity. And an introductory film. The admission prices were already reasonable, but then we got a fantastic military discount. Parking was easy and there were numerous clean bathrooms. Great place.

LB Colorado

Sep 13, 2021

This is such a fantastic museum, an absolute treasure! It is impossible to get through it in one visit, if you are traveling with kiddos or if you are poring over each and every item. We were fortunate enough to visit the last day of an exhibit on the Gender Divide in toys. We'll look at the Dollhouses next visit!

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Questions & Answers

Is there a cost to visit?

Karen Keen | Sep 8, 2018
Stephens Basement | Sep 8, 2018

Yes, 5 dollars

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Is the easily walkable with places to sit and rest?

Daniel Ashby | Sep 7, 2020
Brendon McNeely | Sep 7, 2020

Yes. Very much so. Lots of seats and benches to sit at. Plus there is an elevator to get between the two floors.

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I realize that today is out of collection time which starts in Nov 1 st. But would you be interested in toys from the 1920s? I have a full size doll in a rocking chair. Also have miniature doll house made of metal and rooms are individual pieces.

Karen Anderson | Sep 8, 2019
W N | Sep 8, 2019

I suggest that you call in for an appointment with the manager and get your collection up.

How much does it cost today?

Annastasia Hubbard | Jun 9, 2022
Tabi | Jun 9, 2022

8 for adults 5 for kids 16 and under and free for 5 and under

Why is there special consideration for military and not retired volunteer 1st responders? I spent over 20 years doing fire, rescue, and EMS, as a volunteer, and feel very disrespected by your get in free policy for military.

A Google User | Dec 11, 2021
Valerie Burnes | Dec 11, 2021

That is a question best asked via email. They will likely not ever see posts to this page.

Does the museum offer coat check?

Sara T-M | Sep 7, 2020
Holly Bastin | Sep 7, 2020

Yes, they have a self coat check room in the lower level

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What are the days and hours you are open?

Ina Wright | Sep 8, 2019
Cory Capps | Sep 8, 2019

Times and dates are listed on the website here https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/hours-admission/

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Do you take donations? I have my mothers doll bed made by her father. It is in its original state, and i can send pictures. My mom will be 93 years old this year.

Joann Britt | Sep 8, 2019
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Sep 8, 2019

We do consider offers. Please see our website for the details: https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/collection-donations/ Thanks for thinking of T/m, Joann!

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Is there convenient parking?

Shirley Gerlach | Sep 8, 2019
Clara Kelley | Sep 8, 2019

Yes, it's right out front.

is the museum next to the nelson atkins museum

jod cooke | Sep 8, 2018
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Sep 8, 2018

We are on Oak St, just a mile south of the Nelson-Atkins. Hope you will come visit!

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Do they have a public service discount (FD, EMS, PD)?

Rachel Stephenson | Sep 8, 2018
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Sep 8, 2018

Rachael, we offer free admission to active duty service members with ID. Admission is $5 for ages 5 and up. Ages 4 and under, free. Hope you will come visit!

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Do they have military discount?

Grace-Ann Garner | Sep 8, 2018
Grace-Ann Garner | Sep 8, 2018

They did have it, 😀 thank you though for answering! ☺

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do you have madame alexander dolls

Nathan Watson | Sep 8, 2018
Edward Straley | Sep 8, 2018

They have dolls of all periods of history/centuries.

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Are motorized scooters available?

glenda fowler | Sep 8, 2018
Harry Lynn | Sep 8, 2018

I only saw one manual wheelchair available near the entrance.

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