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Interview with Frank Powers | Lifestyle Tucson

February 3, 2026
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When an Extraterrestrial Visited the Ray Harryhausen Exhibit

February 3, 2026
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We received a visit from Max Zeeks, the cutest extraterrestrial we’ve ever met and a huge fan of Ray Harryhausen. Check out his exploration of the exhibit!

Tucson in Review Podcast: Interview with Museum Curator Emily Wolverton

February 3, 2026
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The entire conversation is great, but if you’d like to hear Emily right away, fast-forward to the 9:51 mark.

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Santa Cruz Valley to be Celebrated in 2026 Exhibit

March 20, 2025
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (TMTM) and the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area (SCVNHA) are excited to announce 12,000 Years. 3,300 Square Miles: A Miniature Journey through the Santa Cruz Valley, opening March 12, 2026. This community-driven exhibit captures the region’s deep history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes through the artistry of miniatures. 

Call to Artists: David Korins Fan Art

July 9, 2024
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and Korins Studio are seeking Korins-inspired fan art submissions! Selected entries will be featured in the exhibition “Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway…

Tiny Tributes: Innovative Exhibit Celebrates The People & Stories Of Our Global Community  

June 3, 2024
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, in collaboration with Rudy Flores and Teresa Estrella present Tiny Tributes, an ongoing community arts project. This community collective is a living, breathing…

★★★★★ Visitor Reviews

"This place is a must see for miniature and dollhouse fans. The collection of dollhouses, panoramas and miniatures is incredible. Their featured exhibit (Art on the Tip of a Pencil by Salavat Fidai) is amazing." - Google Reviews

"Art, imagination, technology and the obvious use of mathematics made this museum possible. A dream must-see. Take your time because it is Worth appreciating a unique place. Tomás gave us a warm welcome that made us enjoy this incredible experience even more. Many thanks too the creator of this fantastic project." - Google Reviews

"This museum is amazing. All the miniatures and collections on display are quite unique and took a lot of time and exact precision to make. It takes a couple of hours to really enjoy the exhibits. I enjoyed the sculptures on the eye of a needle and the pencil head carvings; such detail." - Trip Advisor Reviews

Press and Media Resources

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Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen

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Ray Harryhausen Press Kit

Jorge Ruiz’s Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature

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Jorge Ruiz Media Kit