The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

This museum is OUTSTANDING. Definitely not something I've experienced anywhere else and I loved every bit of it. I had been curious to visit and playing city guide while my parents were visiting, seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit. The miniatures will leave you astonished with the craftsmanship and beauty. With the toys side, it was a lot of fun to revisit old toys, learn about many I was unfamiliar with, and learn about what toys stood out from my parents' childhoods. It's certainly a memory I will cherish.

Amazing, almost hidden secret we have right here in KC. Cheap entry fees if you're looking for something different to do or have out of town guests you need to entertain. I came to see the toys of my childhood, but the miniature artwork was what most amazed me.

We were expecting something unique here and weren't disappointed. We started upstairs with the toys. While there were children here (and I think the museum provided step stools for them) the fun part was listening to the adults. In pretty much every room we would hear adults oohing over toys they had as children, and of course we did the same. It is a very nostalgic place to visit and makes me wish I still had my toys!The first level is devoted to miniatures and they were fascinating. The collection included buildings but the really interesting things were all the furniture and items that were made for the houses. The museum even provides magnifying glasses. Everything is nicely laid out and worth a visit.

This museum is really cool and great for kids and adults alike. It's very quiet and chill and has a lot to see

Wow, what an amazing collection of teeny tiny wonders. I was drawn by my interest in old toys, but it was the vast collection of miniatures that blew me away. Great signage and information, and enthusiastic docents. You could easily spend all day here. Allow at least two hours.

What a cool museum! It's 2 floors of fun stuff to look at. My biggest comment would be that if you're in a room where one of the employees tells you that they can explain the new exhibit pieces to you in that room, take that person up on it and ask for an explanation. It's totally worth it. I would have really missed out on some awesome, interesting info. For instance, when I was there, there was a set of miniature buildings that were from known serial killers. Another set was used to take realistic photography so the viewer would think that they were looking at something from real life when it's a model. I would have never known the significance of either set!Make sure you look at the hours before going, they are limited and you'll want to give yourself at least 2 hrs to look around if not more. The museum store cold use some more items like coffee mugs and a museum book but it's pretty cool too.

We've lived near this area for a long time and never been in here, so a nice day on a holiday break felt perfect for a walk to check it out. The verdict? It's fun!The downstairs area is all the classic, exceptionally detailed dollhouses and wooden toys. While I certainly appreciate the work behind them, it's just not my thing and I was a tad bored after some time. The upstairs was a different story. I felt like a Grandparent, pointing out every toy that I had "back in my day." Some classics that jumped out were GI Joes, Star Wars figurines, video game consoles, Simpsons dolls, Happy Meal toys, Tickle Me Elmo (remember when that was all the rage?), Tomagachi, CandyLand board games, and way more. It only got increasingly more interesting from there. In fact one of the highlights for us were these century old French city scenes made of paper that you could press a button and light them up. There were also several areas that showed toys of the times. For instance, the soldier toys around the World Wars, and even an exhibit showing some super problematic toys depicting Native Americans and African Americans. If I could offer up one thing that would tip this to five-stars, it would be to have a bit more interactive things for the kids, or even a small play area somewhere upstairs. I could tell my five year old was a) getting tired but also b) ready to play with some of the cool things she was seeing. It's kind of like going to a candy museum and not getting anything sweet on your way out the door. This is a pretty nominal cost for a fun museum, and if you have that itch for nostalgia, I'd recommend swinging in here sometime this winter.

One of the coolest museums in KCMO! There are two floors of toy and miniature memorabilia with years of nostalgia to refill your soul. The dollhouses are extraordinary and so incredibly detailed. I could have spent hours looking at them alone. But there are so many other dolls, toys, games, and robotics to look at...you want to see everything! Beautifully done and worth a trip!

A dollhouse lover's dream! Tour the ground floor for true miniature works of art, then peruse the nostalgia tour upstairs--there are toys from all generations. Engaging enough for young folks, and mesmerizing for adults, too.

I went to this museum when I was still living in Missouri. Oops! I completely forgot to review it.This is one of my favorite museums. Maybe it's because seeing the toys from the 1980s and 1990s made me feel happy and nostalgic. The first floor features a large collection of miniatures. I spent a while just looking at the details. The craftsmanship is impressive.The upper level is the historical toy exhibit. It even contains a doll dating back to the year 1750. Because you'll see toys you used to play with as a kid, I believe the museum will appeal to adults more than children. Although I enjoyed seeing the early the toys from 1900's and such. I was ecstatic once I saw Polly Pockets, Barbies, and Teddy Ruxpin.5 stars. The museum makes you relive your childhood.