July 8, 2025 – January 11, 2026

Small signs. Big stories.

Tiny Treasures Sale

July 26th | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thrift for Minis. Fund the Mission

Girl holding up artwork created in The Mini TIme Machine Museum of Miniatures Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2025

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Build. Explore. Create.

Preserving and Advancing the Art of Miniatures for All

Preserving and Advancing the Art of Miniatures for All

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' collection of miniatures includes over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes, while special exhibitions highlight the breadth and diversity of the art of miniatures. 

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Upcoming Events

Jul 16

Tiny Tales for Tots

July 16 @ 11:00 am

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Jul 19

Tiny Tales for Tots

July 19 @ 11:00 am

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Current Exhibitions

Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature

Explore Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature, an exhibit by local artist Jorge Ruiz. Featuring intricate miniature models of Tucson’s iconic buildings and signs, Jorge’s work celebrates the history and resilience of the Old Pueblo. Running from July 8, 2025, to January 11, 2026, this exhibit offers a unique glimpse into the architectural beauty of Tucson and Nogales. Don’t miss the chance to meet the artist at the Member’s Only Reception on July 10, 2025.

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Tiny Tributes by Rudy Flores & Teresa Estrella

Tiny Tributes: A Celebration of the People and Stories within Our Community     The next evolution of the 3-D Army Man Project by Rudy Flores & Teresa Estrella Exhibit Overview The Tiny…

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The Captain’s Quarters by Ara Bentley

November 7, 2023 – November 1, 2026 Exhibit Overview “The Captains Quarters project was started in the summer of 2019, with the hopes to build a room to display my…

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Museum membership is the best value and shows your support of the museum. Most packages pay for themselves in just one or two visits.

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Miniatures are for everyone.

Miniatures are for everyone.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures welcomes and appreciates all patrons regardless of age, race, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, education, class, or ability. Join us as we continually celebrate the diversity in the art of miniatures and those who make, preserve, and enjoy them.

Restoration of a Miniature

Meet local artists, John Ackerman and David Fischer, and watch their restoration efforts on a model fire station built by Tom Showers in 1965 in this series of demonstrations. Included with museum admission.

Restoration of a Miniature

Meet local artists, John Ackerman and David Fischer, and watch their restoration efforts on a model fire station built by Tom Showers in 1965 in this series of demonstrations. Included with museum admission.

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