The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City

Name: The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Address: 5235 Oak St, Kansas City, 64112-2824, United States
Telephone: +1 816-235-8000

#59 among attractions in Kansas City

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City

Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, is located on the campus of the University of Missouri Kansas City. Opened in 1982, the museum today boasts the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collections of antique toys on public display. ()

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 39°1'51"N, 94°34'55"W

Address

5235 Oak StMidtown (Crestwood)Kansas City 64112-2824 United States

Contact

+1 816-235-8000

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Day trips

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Loose Park.

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Universities and schools
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39°2'43"N • 94°34'48"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures open?

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures?

Nearby attractions include Linda Hall Library, Kansas City (6 min walk), Loose Park, Kansas City (15 min walk), Ward Parkway, Kansas City (16 min walk), Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City (16 min walk).

How to get to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures by public transport?

The nearest stations to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures:

Bus

Brookside at 52nd • Lines: Mmax (4 min walk)
Umkc • Lines: Mmax (7 min walk)