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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures hosts several temporary exhibits, classes and other special programs throughout the year. Look below to see what's happening this week or use the calendar icon to the right to look ahead. You can also search by date range and/or event type by using the filters on the left. Events are included with museum admission or free for members unless otherwise noted. For more information about becoming a member, please click here. For information on planning your visit, please click here.
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February 2018
Mata Ortiz Trunk Show with Oralia López
Master artist Oralia López has set the standard in Mata Ortiz for finely executed geometric pottery designs. Her work is inspired by a rich heritage of Native American religious symbolism in geometrically patterned ceramics. Oralia’s great dedication to excellence is reflected in the magnificent quality of each finely painted vessel. She shows her work throughout the United States, and her reputation as an exceptional artist has spread to Europe and Asia. Oralia represents 88 Mata Ortiz potters and will have…
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Mata Ortiz Trunk Show with Oralia López
Master artist Oralia López has set the standard in Mata Ortiz for finely executed geometric pottery designs. Her work is inspired by a rich heritage of Native American religious symbolism in geometrically patterned ceramics. Oralia’s great dedication to excellence is reflected in the magnificent quality of each finely painted vessel. She shows her work throughout the United States, and her reputation as an exceptional artist has spread to Europe and Asia. Oralia represents 88 Mata Ortiz potters and will have…
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Docent-led Highlights Tour
Our docent-led collection highlight tours depart from the lobby at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations required. Included with museum admission. Our daily collection highlight tours are based on docent availability. In unforseen circumstances, they may be cancelled. If you are interested in booking a private docent-led tour, please visit our Group Tours page.
Find out more »Kids Create Family Fun Program
Kids Create Family Fun Program is designed to help youth learn about, talk about and create miniatures. This program takes place from 12pm-3pm on the second Saturday of every month at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona. The featured project changes monthly and is designed for school-aged children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Included with museum admission. Free for museum members. Check out the schedule of projects >>
Find out more »Current Exhibits
Check out these current exhibits!
Power: A Closer Look at Queens Throughout History
Connie Sauve: Miniatures from the IGMA Guild School
Automata: Miniature Mechanized Narratives
Always on View
The miniature museum collection contains over 400 miniature houses and room boxes as well as other collectibles. The museum’s artifacts are organized into three main areas; the Enchanted Realm, History Gallery and Exploring the World.
The Enchanted Realm
The History Gallery
Exploring the World