The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures The museum is like a time machine, by which the visitor sets off on a self-guided tour through different lands and times both real and imagined.
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Step into a world where everything is smaller—but the magic is bigger!The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is home to 500+ handcrafted miniature scenes—from historic homes to imaginative rooms and fantasy spaces—each one built with incredible detail The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, located in Tucson, Arizona is a 15,560 square foot, state-of-the-art museum displaying an entertaini

ng and interactive array of antique and contemporary miniatures as well as enchanting artifacts. Over 400 miniature houses, room boxes and enchanting collectibles are part of the extraordinary collection in this educational and magical environment, appealing to visitors of all ages. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission to preserve and advance the art of miniatures.

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to create, dance, explore, write, look closer, and celebrate all things Kewpie with us. Seeing the Museum filled with so much creativity and so many Kewpie fans made the day one to remember.

A special thank you to Gelu Italian Ice, Yoga with Aja, Artsy Babes Club, DJ Muskrat, the University of Arizona Poetry Center, and E&A Innovation Group for helping bring the day to life.

And thank you to everyone who submitted artwork and poetry, joined in the activities, and spent Kewpie Day with us. We loved celebrating with you. ♡

08/29/2026

Kewpie Day is TOMORROW! ❤️

The Kewpies are ready, and we are too!

Spend Saturday looking closer at the Museum’s Kewpie collection with a scavenger hunt, Kewpie fairy craft, audio tour, temporary tattoos, photo moment, messages of kindness, and more.

Plus, don’t miss the Kewpie Dance Party with DJ Muskrat from 3:00–3:30 PM!

📅 Saturday, August 29
📍 The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
🎟️ Activities are included with Museum admission.*

Come celebrate the art, history, and enduring charm of Rose O’Neill’s Kewpies with us.

*Italian ice will also be available for purchase from Gelu Italian Ice | Tucson, AZ on the patio while supplies last.

08/23/2026

Kewpie Day is taking over the Museum!

Join us August 29 for a day filled with Kewpies, including temporary tattoos, a scavenger hunt throughout the Museum, crafts, dance parties, special merch, Italian ice + more.

Whether you’re a longtime Kewpie fan or just Kewpie-curious, there’s plenty to discover.

📍 The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures | Tucson, AZ
📅 August 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Who are you bringing? ↓

08/18/2026

Make your own Kewpie fairy at Kewpie Day! Color, cut, create, and give your Kewpie a set of wings to take home.

This Kewpie craft is included with Museum admission, along with more Kewpie-inspired activities happening throughout the day.

📅 August 29 | 9 AM to 4 PM
📍 The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures | Tucson, AZ

08/15/2026

With our Permanent Collection Sponsorship Program, you can choose a work of miniature art you love and sponsor it for six months—supporting the Museum’s mission to preserve and advance the art of miniatures for all.

And here’s where it gets especially fun: your sponsorship can be recognized with a personalized Paper Doll or Mini Billboard displayed near the work you sponsor, creating your own connection to our collection!

Whether it’s a longtime favorite or a miniature you’ve just discovered, this is a meaningful way to support the art, craftsmanship, and stories that make our Permanent Collection possible.

Learn more about Permanent Collection Sponsorships at the link below.

https://theminitimemachine.org/permanent-collection-sponsorship/

There’s still time to enter our Kewpie art and poetry call!The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson invites ...
08/14/2026

There’s still time to enter our Kewpie art and poetry call!

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson invites artists and poets of all ages to submit original work inspired by Kewpies. Explore themes such as kindness, imagination, nostalgia, joy, friendship, hope, wonder, childhood memories, Rose O’Neill, or Kewpie history—or share your own creative interpretation.

The art and poetry pictured above are among the creative submissions we’ve already received and we’d love to see yours!

Entries are due August 15, 2026.

Art and poetry will be featured on the Museum’s website, social media, and digital screens during Kewpie Day on August 29.

Learn more and submit through the link below.

https://theminitimemachine.org/kewpie-day/

08/13/2026

The Tucson Miniature Society’s 2025 People’s Choice Award winners are now on display at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson.

These miniature market stalls showcase the craftsmanship, storytelling, and attention to detail celebrated at the Tucson Miniature Society’s annual Show & Sale—and this year marks an especially meaningful milestone: 50 years of TMS!

Join the Tucson Miniature Society 50th Anniversary Show & Sale, October 25–26, 2026, for two days celebrating miniature art and the people who create it. Explore competition displays, artisan vendors, raffles, hands-on activities, and intricately crafted worlds in miniature.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is proud to partner with TMS for this milestone celebration. The Museum will provide complimentary Museum admission tickets to Show & Sale attendees and showcase select award-winning competition pieces. Proceeds from the event are generously donated to the Museum, supporting collections, exhibitions, and education.

Celebrate 50 years of miniature artistry, creativity, and community—and discover what you can find when you look closer.

Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Education and Public Programs, Sirilak Rottler! 💙Sirilak (pronounced Sir...
08/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Education and Public Programs, Sirilak Rottler! 💙

Sirilak (pronounced Siri-luck) is an art educator dedicated to connecting communities with museums and cultural institutions. She has taught at MOCA, the University of Arizona Museum of Art, and Pima Community College’s Basic Adult Education program, and earned her Master’s degree in Art Education from the University of Arizona.

When asked to choose her favorite miniature, Sirilak picked Barrio Kitchen by Mario Patino (2019).

“I’m inspired by the care Patino put into every distressed, lived-in detail, which captures the beauty of everyday life in the South Tucson Barrio neighborhood.”

We couldn’t be more excited to have Sirilak join The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Her passion for art education, storytelling, and community engagement will help create meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.

Be sure to say hello and welcome her to the museum in the comments! 👋

Throwback Thursday ✨Now that school is back in session, we’re looking back at two incredible weeks of Summer Camp at The...
08/06/2026

Throwback Thursday ✨

Now that school is back in session, we’re looking back at two incredible weeks of Summer Camp at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. From tiny bakeries to imaginative creations, our campers amazed us with their creativity!

But now we’re curious...

Did you attend one of our summer camps years ago? We’d love to see it!

📸 Share your camp photos or a picture of something you created at one of our camps in the comments (or tag us in your own post). Whether it was this summer or years ago, we’d love to celebrate the memories you’ve made with us.

💙 To make it even more fun, everyone who shares a photo by Tuesday, August 11 will be entered into a random drawing for a Four-Pack of Museum admission tickets!

Don’t have photos? Tell us your favorite Summer Camp memory instead!

08/05/2026

Only at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures can you...

🏰 Explore tiny castles.
🐉 Meet dragons.
🪐Discover miniature worlds
🐸 And leave with a frog riding a motorcycle.

Visit during August to collect this month’s sticker. One collectible sticker is available per visitor, per visit, while supplies last.

Which stop are you making first?! Castles, dragons, or the distinguished gentleman?

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4455 E Camp Lowell Drive
Tucson, AZ
85712

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+15208810606

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