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. 

Current Exhibitions

Up Close: Miniature Paintings from the Museum’s Collections

Explore Up Close: Miniature Paintings, a spotlight exhibition featuring tiny works on coins, ivory, and paper, tracing the rich history of miniature portraiture.

The Guinness Book of World Records: The Peel P50, World’s Smallest Production Car

The Peel P50, World’s Smallest Production Car January 13, 2026 – March 8, 2026 On loan from the Tucson Auto Museum, the 3-wheeled, 2017 Peel P50 is a modern, electric-powered, continuation model of the original…

Celebrating 90 Years of Model Railroads!

Explore toy trains, model railroading, and meet hobbyists at the NMRA Arizona Division exhibit, running Oct 28, 2025 – Feb 23, 2026.

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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