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We’re Officially One of Arizona’s Weirdest Attractions!

May 19, 2025
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As Featured in AZ Central: “Arizona’s Weirdest Attractions: From Hidden Towns to Roadside Oddities” We’ve always known the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a little… different—in the best…

Miniatures Are Having a Big Moment — And We’re Proud to Be Part of It

May 19, 2025
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As Featured on NPR: “Button-sized eggs and teapot cities: A peek into the big, wide world of miniatures” We’re thrilled to share that the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures—and…

Budget-friendly vs. Splurge-worthy: Tucson, Arizona

May 13, 2025
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We’re Featured Coast to Coast! The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures was recently featured in a national article titled “Budget-Friendly vs. Splurge-Worthy: Tucson, Arizona” by Jennifer Merrick of She…

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New Partnership with Renowned Miniature Artist Salavat Fidai

May 16, 2024
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (TMTM) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with internationally acclaimed artist Salavat Fidai. This collaboration will bring Fidai’s extraordinary micro sculptures to…

Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins coming this fall

April 24, 2024
David Korins on the set of Hamilton with a miniature version of the set.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (William Russo Executive Director), in collaboration with Korins Studio, proudly announces the debut of an unparalleled exhibition, “Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway…

Nina Daldrup August 14, 1953–April 4, 2022

April 11, 2022
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our founding executive director Eleanor “Nina” Daldrup. Nina passed away on April 5th, 2022, in Tucson, AZ surrounded by…

★★★★★ 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

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