The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, located in Tucson, Arizona is a 15,560 square foot, state-of-the-art museum displaying an entertaining and interactive array of antique and contemporary miniatures as well as enchanting artifacts and is the only museum dedicated to miniatures in the Southwest.
The museum styles itself as a miniature time machine, by which the visitor sets off on a self-guided tour through different lands and times both real and imagined. Over 200 miniature houses and room boxes from notable artisans are part of the extraordinary collection in this educational and magical environment, appealing to visitors of all ages, interests and talents.
- February 11, 2010
- February 13, 2010
- Kids CreateKids CreateTime: 1:00 am
Be Mine Mini-Valentine: Using clay create a valentine bracelet or necklace with funny sayings just like valentine heart candies. at 1:00 am - Tiny Tales Story timeTiny Tales Story timeTime: 10:00 am
Friendly Valentine: Meeting new friends can be fun if you give someone a chance. Meet some animals who open their hearts to new friends. Featured Stories: Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carl and Way Out West Lived a Coyote Named Frank by Jillian Lund. Art Activity: Create a Valentine for a friend. at 10:00 am
- Kids Create
- February 18, 2010
- February 20, 2010
- Teacher WorkshopTeacher WorkshopTime: 9:00 am
Miniatures: A Mirror of Society Pre-registration Required. A miniature is like a magical looking glass offering a glimpse of distant lands or the past. This workshop explores the use of miniatures in the study of history, culture, and social studies. Tour the Mini-Time Machine Museum and participate in small group discussion along with hands-on art-making activities. Leave the museum with teacher resources and strategies for bringing what you learned into the classroom. Click here for registration information. at 9:00 am - Tiny Tales Story timeTiny Tales Story timeTime: 10:00 am
Lots of Love: When you love someone you will stick together through thick and thin. Featured Stories: I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt, Hug by Jez Alborough and A Book of Hugs by Dave Ross Art Activity: Make paper-chain friendship dolls and valentines. at 10:00 am
- Teacher Workshop
