(Managers of museum, please read end of review)We were greeted warmly and professionally. The information was helpful and appreciated. The museum is Small-Big, LOL! If you give each display a look, then it will take maybe 15 mins and not seem like a lot, but... if you LOOK into each tiny room and window and nook, you will spend a couple of hours and find a lot of surprises. The facilities were very well maintained and clean (quite an accomplishment in Tucson).To the managers: Please consider giving a no-nonsense briefing to groups with children (school, daycares, etc). A very large group came. All of the children RAN throughout, YELLED across the museum to one another, BANGED on the glass, etc. It was over-top-rude to the other guests and disrespectful to the museum. The attendants at the front did nothing.

I loved this place! The online ticket system was nice and easy, and I was able to come in and start exploring right away. The staff is very friendly, and the set pieces are amazing! There are several themed sections and they each had so much character and detail. I spent about 1.5hrs but could have easily spent 2-2.5hrs looking at the details more if I had gotten there earlier. Ill definitely come again with friends!

This place is awesome. If you like miniatures, even a little bit, youll really enjoy the museum. There are tons of different selections from whimsical, to spooky, to historic.

The mini time machine museum is amazing! This place is a must for anyone young or old. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the miniatures will leave you in complete awe. Definitely give yourself at least 2hrs to enjoy because there is so much detail to admire!

First time here, very cute! Many fully furnished dollhouses, some dating back to the year 1800+/-. Worth a trip!

Honestly I love the whole concept. Everything here truly is mini, every crook and crevice is packed with tiny and insanely immaculate details. The amount of talent and effort put into every single piece is outstanding. The staff member who helped us was really nice.I took my little sister there and she had a great time. She was especially fond of the scavenger hunt, magical effects and themed displays. The museum was a lot bigger than I expected- We spent almost two hours there, taking all of it in. I recommend visiting at least once if you’re in town!

Who knew a place like this existed?? Our entire family had a blast coming here to check out all of the miniature houses and art.I have to say that I was really impressed with the collection and layout of the museum. This place is bigger than it looks from the outside.Plan on spending a least 2 hours here and you will be glad that you did. The souvenirs at the end are all very clever and fun to browse through.

Staff is extremely friendly! Such a wonderful place I bought a membership there! If you are a doll house or miniature collector this is the place for you! It is fabulous!!!

Amazing place!!! How anyone could get that detailed is beyond me! The entire experience was a lot of fun. From the willy Wonka front door to the amazing variety of intriguing displays, this place was amazing. Definitely a great stop on our tombstone/Tuscon adventures!! Entry fee was also completely reasonable, even without our Tuscon passports that got half my party of seven in for free. Would definitely be a place to visit again some day!

Sooo cool! Every detail is right there! Man its more detailed and fashionable then my house!! There is also a small activity sheet for anyone who wants it, and a video introduction that is beyond magical!! 🧚🧙

Spent about 3 hours here! For a small Museum, it’s packed with so many little details. There was even a scavenger hunt for kids. I adore this place!

Absolutely amazing. We did not give ourselves enough time to fully enjoy it. I took about a hundred pics to enjoy all the little details later. I wish the gift shop had magnets with the museum name on them for my fridge collection.

I dont think youll see anything like this anywhere else. Definitely worth a visit. The museum is bigger than I thought with so many interesting miniature models. You need at least an hour to truly enjoy and see everything. Some of the details are just absolutely amazing! One of the pictures I took looks like it was taken inside someones living room.

This visit was an absolutely stunning display of exhibits. I was highly impressed with the facility, very clean and well-kept, all of the exhibits were very well presented, this museum is certainly a top favorite in our region. The quality and quantity of miniature displays blew away my expectations. This experience will bring out the hobbyist in us all!

I thought this place was so cool! I used to have a ton of miniature collectables and this brought me back to my childhood with so many memories! My kids loved it as well as hubby, so bring the family!

I love the artwork and can get lost for hours in the beautiful works! It is worth the trip!

This museum was amazing! Love the detail and time put into the displays. The employees were very helpful and friendly

What an amazing gem. I had no idea this place existed but Im so glad a friend knew about it and showed me. Absolutely amazing and beautiful and all around great experience. Great customer service by the staff from the moment we entered until the moment we left,so glad I went and cant wait to take others

Granddaughters birthday party. Private room and access to the museum for everyone. Had a great time.

What a little gem of a place. I loved it.

An experience you wouldnt totally expect. Impressively creative displays in a beautifully modern & high-tech museum, well thought out placement & flow. Friendly staff.

This place rocks. Sooo, the name is deceiving bc there are no time machines. Luckily, I LOVE miniatures so everyone wins. I love the collection. Definitely need to spend a few hours here… my eyes were fried after this experience. It’s cool to see the very old houses with the modern (what a difference)! The first 2 rooms weren’t our fav, but that’s okay because the middle rooms made up for it.

This museum is phenomenal. Unlike anything Ive seen before! Perfect for entertaining out of town family and friends. I literally try to take everyone I know. Also: there are cushioned benches spread throughout the exhibits in case you need a rest.

Nice spot to stop by.... if you traveling and stop by Tucson. This is a nice place to spent time to look and relax.

Cute! Nice way to spend a few hours indoors. The Enchanted Forest was my favorite part. All of the miniatures could start blurring together, it’s a lot of peering at little details but the museum is just the right size. Any bigger and it would probably be a bit too much on the eyes. Inspired me to try building a miniature room! Cute tiny gifts in the gift shop.

It was awesome to see all the minis. Just wish it was bigger inside.

Absolutely mesmerizing!! The scale and the incredible quality, wow!. A definite must visit if you are in Tucson

Easily spend 2 hours taking it all in and cooling down. Well worth the $.

Excellent displays with Miniatures representing all types of fantasy. Wonderful and informative displays representing beautifully intricate skill. Staff is very welcoming. Highly recommend this mini Museum!!

One of my favorite museums in the world. This is an art museum for a very niche art form: miniature people, creatures, houses, furniture, and (my personal favorite) miniature food. Its doable in a couple hours, depending on how long you spend looking at the details of each display, but every time I come back I notice new intricacies. They sometimes have temporary exhibits which is always a nice surprise. There is also. Delightful gift shop where you van buy some mini things of your own. Go here!

This place is quite different from anything else in Tucson. They have miniatures of all kinds, from periods dating back to 1740. You get a lesson in history here, along with the full art museum experience. And the variety of miniature creations is impressive — endless houses in different styles, fairies, tiny paintings on coins, scale replicas, Christmas towns, mice scenes — the works.Its a quiet place (in my experience) with extremely friendly staff to help you every step of the way. The lighting is low; though you cant use flash photography, you can use your phone flashlight to see better and take pictures without the flash.The lobby includes an adorable gift shop full of small things. Some are pricy, some arent. All different price points.If youre looking for a unique experience for all ages, a place to get out of bad weather, and to expand your mind a bit, check this place out. For the truly impressed, they offer memberships.

Amazing place so fun especially if your looking for something interesting

I love the museum. So many amazing dollhouse miniatures to see. The staff are friendly and helpful

Definitely not what you would expect. This is a serious museum dedicated to the art of miniatures. The elaborate detail of these pieces are extraordinary. Housed in a tremendous facility that is obviously well maintained and well taken care of. Something different and surprisingly entertaining. Worth a visit.

What a wonderful touristy way to kill an afternoon thoroughly enjoyed it

Place is cool for kids I suppose. I’m not a kid but I assume kids would like it. Kids and the elderly. I’ll update the review once I am elderly and I go back to the museum.

Very interesting, anyone can find joy in this collection. Plan to spend a few hours here to really take in all the exhibits and notice all the details and work that go into these fascinating displays!

OM Goodness I love love love the mini time machine and miniature Museum love it love it love it go there any chance I get

Better than I would have thought. It has a few doll houses that date back over 200 years ago. Others are modern. Quite a unique collection and well-worth a visit. Kids have a special area with fairies and such. Oh, and there is a search and find activity for kids, too.

This is a really nice half-hour kinda museum. Really nice because they have military discounts as well as 2 free admissions for teachers. The dollhouses and miniatures are very interesting and detailed. Keep in mind that there will be kids there. Lots of them. Even on weekdays.

We had the most wonderful time @ the Mini Time Machine Museum! So many beautiful exhibits to see. My daughters had so much fun with the fairy hunt. And they already had some amazing Christmas displays out. I would budget 1 - 2 hours to make sure you can soak it all in. They also provide stools + flashlights for the littles to ensure they can see the higher displays and really enjoy the experience. Just ask at check-in.

Such a cute and unique place! I visited today with my fiancé and had a really good time. So many cool little houses and i enjoyed looking for the resident fairy! The guy working at the front desk was so sweet and nice, his positivity energy and kindness really made the experience that much more wonderful!!!

Lots to look at. The level of detail is amazing. They have vintage pieces and activities. Lots of parking, great prices, and even a scavenger hunt! Great time for everyone!

How wonderful! Glad we went..so interesting and fun! Group of 8!

It was very cool there I will be going again when I come back through

Very fun day trip if you have any interest in toy history, art thats a bit different, or if you want a nice stroll.

Quaint little place! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff who are eager to make your experience more fulfilling in any way they can. I learned that theres a whole culture of miniatures that has existed for hundreds of years. I had no idea! They also have a great holiday display for Halloween and Christmas. Will visit again!

Easy to access, great parking, fine new building, many, many tiny displays, especially if youre intrigued by tiny costly interiors. Whats missing are displays of ordinary lives. There are very few, and as for non-white reality...its just not depicted. Hope that changes soon.

A most amazing place to visit. The workmanship is beautiful. Miniatures created in such precise details to make many of the displays look real.

I love this museum! It is beautiful. I got a membership because you cant see it all in one day and notice the details in every house and room box. There is a Christmas village in the floor. The kids that were there notice so much more detail than I did.

Super cool unique museum. The staff and volunteers are amazing.🙂 I didnt take any pictures because it wouldnt do it justice..the location has some neat photos. Also qualified as a blue star museum.

WOW ! ! ! They have so many beautiful houses and displays. I want to go back already. And I live in central Texas. Staff was great as well. I say GO. Take everyone you can.

One could spend hours at this charming museum. And I did much to the consternation of my ex. Photos next time I visit.

Quite a fun and interesting experience. The detail of some of these miniatures is phenomenal. Loved the parabolic ceiling planetarium room. Left with a lot of ideas. This type of place would definitely be fun in Vegas

Wonderful time here with my significant other :) cute place and wonderful staff. Great for a few hours! So much to see here.

Its a wonderful place!!!And look for the 5 hidden fairies !

I visited this museum thanks to the Blue Star Program. Thank you for participating in this program to expose our active duty members to the arts. Some of our military need culture, and this initiative is a great way to provide an assist.Okay. I was not a fan, but that does not indicate it was bad. These miniatures are an amazing display of human creativity. The displays were well placed and the flow through the museum was smooth. It was amazing to see so many different miniaturized depictions of life. Of course I dont think I would go back, but if you desire to see miniaturized versions of things, this place is for you.

A wonderful experience. The guided tour was great & full of fun information. The attention to detail is unbelievable. There are little worlds inside of even smaller worlds. A great place to spend a few hours. Im definitely coming back.

Oh my stars and fairies! This place was so fasinating!! The child in me wanted to shrink and walk inside all of these houses! I cant imagine how these miniatures are created??!! The historical room was also impressive! Such a beautiful collection of doll houses! I spent three hours there and could have stayed longer! While its sweet for children to see and all behind glass, I did notice younger children moving along fairly quick and parents wanting to linger longer. I am going to bring my grand daughters when they are at least 9, with patience enough to take in the wonder and talent! The museum was very clean and wheelchair friendly!

This is a magical place for adults as well as children. We spent 2.5 hours here and loved every minute.

Excellent accessibility and such a gem to visit! Would love to go back. Very friendly staff. If you love all these tiny works of art, created in wood, cotton, even silver, you must go see miniature museums. It is a world of wonder.

A lot of stuff to take in but a worthwhile trip down from Phoenix to go see it. Bring the kids theyll enjoy it too. I will be back.

Get lost in a magical world hereVisited twice so far and noticed so much more. Loved it so much Got my friends a year pass.

Several years ago I visited The MTMM with some friends and loved it so much that when my nieces kids grew older I thought that they would love it too, and I was not disappointed. The kids age are 16mo., 6, 10 and 14, and there was something here for everyone to love!

So much fun. First time coming here in the decades Ive been to Tucson. Ill definitely go back! So much to see, plan for a good couple hours! Highly recommend!

Its not often that I give a 2-star review, especially for a museum, but I felt so inclined for this one. When I visited here with my family, I approached the young woman at the front desk and asked her about the place, etc. I had normal questions about the place. The woman didnt have much to say and referred me to the hand-out trifold brochure every chance she got. Well, I dont want to sit and read the trifold brochure; Ive got three kids. She didnt mention that theres stools you can borrow for kids to use. (Again, I had to discover this fact buried in the brochure.) And she also didnt discuss the price with me, but simply said, Its $35 total. I asked her if I could have a small pencil (you know the type they give you at putt-putt golf thats 2.5 inches long and barely writes), which was sitting in a box directly next to the counter top. She replied, you can BORROW one. At that point I understand that shes the irritated librarian that you feared when you were in grade-school. Shes been working in a sound-insulated environment too long and she should walk outside and realize that the world is LOUD. I get it, its a museum. But if theyre giving scavenger hunt maps to kids in hopes of attracting new business then they should consider hiring an employee that is more kid-friendly and understands that parents sometimes need to hear it verbally because theyve got toddlers spinning them in circles. Im not the cater-to-me-parent either. I dont expect hand-outs for being a dad (or mom), but I would recommend coming here and knowing that YOURE KN YOUR OWN AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN. And to be clear, Ill probably go back here someday, but I want the owners to know that they should pay closer attention to their staff. (Still a cool place to visit. 😁)

Tiger was a great tour guide!!! Very informative and a talented woman. I would go back just to see her!

Neat place to visit. My kids had fun the wife and I did as well. Great place for a couple of hours.

So cute!Pros: This little place is so big, and offers a lot to explore. I was in a trance the entire time. The docents were correct when they said you have to come back several times. It was exciting and overwhelming all at the same time, but in a good way of course. I am already planning my next visit.Cons: The guess seating around the exhibits are limited, and this made it a little tough for those of us with disabilities and physical challenges. Overall, a wonderful museum to visit nonetheless.

Friendly staff! Thank you for honoring teachers with free admission. A wide variety of displays. Some displays need better lighting and I would have enjoyed some modern minitures. Overall a fantastic rainy day place to visit.

This is a great place...once. There are so many fascinating and unique models to choose from to look at. Some are absolutely exquisite. Some are abysmal. Regardless, I believe its worth a visit. I took wife and kiddos and we spent a couple of hours looking around and checking all the models out. I think they have done a pretty good job of laying things out and providing a lot of variety. Time periods are covered well so I feel there is something that will appeal to everyone. We went on Thursday so the price was right. It was $24 for all of us and we are 4.

Fun, enchanting experience. A great selection of miniature houses, castles and other kinds of buildings along with the teeniest tiniest furniture. Definitely worth a visit! We were especially happy that they took COVID seriously and required masks. Thank you!

This place should be called the dollhouse museum as that is all this is. If you are into dolls then you will like it here, but if you expecting historic events to be recreated like I was then prepare to be disappointed.

Very enjoyable. Only thing i didnt like was they didnt have low price minatures for sale. They have more miniature items for sale at hobbie lobby. I will definitely visit again though.

Very nice! Nice little gem right in the city. Highly recommended!

Love this place everyone should see it at least once.

Fantastic pieces. The eye of the needle series is mind blowing.... I cannot fathom how it was made. This place is really worth a visit. Theres so much to see, and if you like tiny things to any degree, theres something here for you.

Very awesome and interesting museum, very fun. I personally did not find it very enthusing, but the little kids as well as my grandparents enjoyed the miniature set ups.

Great place to visit with the family especially younger children. See incredible works of art that create the magical miniatures of many different themes and atmosphere to open your imagination. They also have rotating exhibits to see other incredibly detailed works of miniature art.

I took my 5 year old grandson Kingston, it was our first time, the first thing that caught our eyes was the incredibly largely door, with the miniature door right next to it, after that, it was one amazing and beautiful work of art after another, we are definately going again.

Very enjoyable, lots of walking and standing. Lighting is weak in older displays, I assume for their preservation. Appearance is very nice and well laid out. If you like doll houses its incredible.

Wild variety of miniature items. Incredible workmanship. Preschoolers loved the micro art on the head of a pin. Magnifying glasses provided.

Wonderful enchanting place to spend a few hours in!

Very nice miniature figures

Was great for my grandkids ages 10 and 8 a girl and a boy. Small discount for purchasing tickets online.

Most of the exhibits are very dimly lit and also crowded which makes them hard to view. mostly of interest to girls & artists. kind of a dollhouse history of the upper classes.

What a quirky, fun, unexpected little Tucson attraction. My kids got a big kick out of the scavenger hunt for the many fairies among the multitudes of miniatures!

Closes at 4PM, really cool exhibit of Addams family miniatures

I loved this museum.

This place was fantastic. We spent un unimaginably long time here (three hours) and were fascinated the entire time.

Make sure to have enough time. So much to see and enjoy.

Go Mon - Fri not alot of people.

Loved this place. Your imagination runs wild

Really fascinating little museum (pun intended!). Easy to get distracted by all the amazing craftsmanship but definitely read the descriptions too!

Fun place! How it all comes together is beyond me.

Pretty fun. Even if doll houses are not your thing, theres plenty of unique art here. Worth the time.

It was awesome! They had historic miniatures and newer more contemporary miniatures. Very fascinating! Would recommend checking it out but I does take a good 2 hours to actually see everything in detail.

Today we are bombarded by sensations, so much so that our homes a very spare. Gone are the hundreds of artifacts populating our gggrandparents’ homes, used to stimulate imagination and memory. Are our lives more sparse for the change? Does our media stimulate imagination and memory?Fascinating history — seeing how people lived — what they ate (and why), wore, worked with, how they worshiped, raised children, courted, traveled and expressed themselves artistically. Not history read but seen.

Great people reasonable price and very enjoyable even for adults

Very pleasant. Many tiny detailed figurines.Good for children.