Where do I even begin with this museum. It is incredible, and amazing, and wow! So much more than I expected.
Seriously, the only thing I can do is post a few of the hundred or so pictures that I took just to give you a quick look at what to expect when you visit.
The time and patience it took
to create these masterpieces is mind boggling. Notice the fox hanging out by the chicken coop.
The museum is the permanent home of over 500 miniature houses, artifacts and figurines displayed in three exhibits: History and Antique Gallery, Exploring the World and the Enchanted Realm..
The History Gallery takes you through various time periods and customs of the times.
This is a collection of 52 dolls, each formed from a grain of wheat, with painted features, sculpted hair and a body and limbs of wire wrapped with thread. Costumes are Swiss silk with dried plant accessories.
Queen Elizabeth's Inauguration
The Old West
Exploring the World shows off exhibits from the U.K., France, Holland, Italy, Germany, Japan, Thailand and Spain.
The Enchanted Realm was my favorite. You enter into an imaginary world full of woodland creatures, snow villages, witches, dragons and fairy castles which tell magical stories.
This village is under the floor.
This tree has holes so you can see inside and watch the the mouse family.
And finally - this one is for you, Todd. A 1969 or 1970 El Camino.
There are more pictures than I had planned on but I just couldn't stop. Do yourself a favor and be sure to visit this museum if you are in Tucson.
There has to be a loose screw for anyone to spend so much time and effort on this kind of art. Isn't it great that such people exist! I especially liked the horse pencil point, I would be scared to even get close for fear of breaking it. Amazing stuff.
ReplyDeleteWow, the horse carving out of the lead of a pencil tip is something. It amazes me that there are people with the talent and patience to do this.
ReplyDeleteThis stuff it really impressive.
ReplyDeleteYou find the most interesting place to visit. Thanks for sharing
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