OZ Museum

Fun roadside type attraction (in town). Good historical content from the various movies and you can sit and watch the entire movie in their movie theater if you have the time. Gift shop is cute and even has a wind tunnel to experience tornado winds. A bit expensive for a whole family to visit but worth the stop for a one time visit.

Wonderful experience! Fascinating and presented so well. The guy who talked before we went in was great too. Very clean and lots of neat items from the books and the 1939 film and other versions as well.

Loved it. Our girls saw ‘Wicked’ recently and our 4 year old is really into wizard of oz. We may even dress like it for Halloween. What a wonderful place they’ve created in Wamego, Kansas! Currently there’s an online ticket promotion we were able to access and didn’t cost us but 10 dollars for the 4 of us. Workers here obviously love their job and know ALOT about the history and the original movie. I’m sure we’ll be back. If you haven’t made the trek and you’re a local, you HAVE to check it out!

Absolutely loved the Oz Museum. There are a lot of interesting memorabilia and videos to see. You can even watch the original movie if you have time. Very inexpensive.

If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, and you are near Wemango Kansas, this is a must see! They have over 2000 items on display, documentaries playing and even the movie itself. Plus of course a gift shop with many different things to purchase. Well worth the $10 adult admission fee.

This place was super cute. We were in the area and decided to stop by. The employees were very nice and helpful. The museum was a little short for my preference but full of fun facts and things to see. We had a great time and enjoyed everything.

What a great slice of history. Recommend listening to the audio tour found on their website to help enhance your visit. Great gift shop as well with a lot of cute items. The staff was so kind and made it a great visit. Highly recommend this short detour off of I-70. Took us a total of 30min to do everything but we did rush as they were closing soon. There were documentaries and the 1939 movie playing that we did not have time to see.

This museum is adorable! It is on the smaller side but if you go slow and read through everything you can stretch it out to about 45 minutes to an hour. I loved the full figure statues of the Lion, TinMan, etc. I also liked the first video that explains the whole backstory of the book and more information on the actors and movie itself. The end of the museum has a small theater that is playing the movie on repeat. I got a cute magnet from the giftshop and the lady working the counter was very nice. Note it is a small town so it's not a big museum such as some of the more notable and fancy ones that you may go to in Kansas City. With that in mind I still had a wonderful time and it was worth the 2 hour drive.

Love this movie and the museum is soooooo much fun! Learned a ton about the author and the movie. The entire family enjoyed it. It's small but a must see!

Visit the world of Oz without taking the tornado house ride. Meet Dorothy, Toto and the whole gang (the scarecrow, tin man and the cowardly lion) as you follow the yellow brick road (you know you want to break out in song) to find the wizard. This Oz Museum is definitely a great stop from a road trip my husband and our little girl dog were taking, on our way to Kansas City. According to the friendly employee who greeted us, well behaved small dogs are allowed in this museum, however have to be carried or placed in a pet stroller (but it seems that dogs are allowed to walk around with you on leash in the gift shop). But there is also an option for your pet (and larger dogs) to stay in the office so you can visit (please don't leave your pets in the car). This museum was founded in 2004 and has over 20,000 pieces of Wizard of Oz related memorabilia, including rare artifacts like the original MGM 1939 movie production notes and props from the Broadway musical Wicked. The museum has more than 2000 items on display that rotate throughout the year with all their other items. Going through the museum, we learned a lot of very interesting facts about the movie and production. I had no idea that Wizard of Oz was part of a children's series written by L. Frank Baum. It was interesting to learn that there were 4 directors that worked on the film. Did you know that Shirley Temple was the first choice to play Dorothy? The first director actually dressed Judy Garland (who played Dorothy) in a blond wig and had her wear very heavy make up, similar to the look of Shirley Temple. But that was scraped when the next director came in. Also with the famous "Over the Rainbow" scene was originally cut from the preview of the movie by the studio chief. But one of the producers of the film had threatened to leave if he did not put that scene back in. Toto was also played by a female dog named Terry that initially had behavior problems. But worked with a trainer and became the beloved and well known dog that we know today. Judy Garland actually tried to buy Terry, but the trainer (who actually adopted Terry) refused. We spent close to 90 minutes in this museum, watching the videos to learn more about history and behind the scenes. We also read nearly every little description card. This museum truly was a great break from the road and such a wonderful visit. We enjoyed taking photos with the numerous of figures that are perfect for you to post on your social media and Yelp. After your visit, I would highly recommend you walk across the street to check out the "Yellow Brick Road", a fun (free) and cute little brief review of the storyline. And if you have time, check out the Oz Winery and Toto TacOz next door. Please note that there are clean restrooms in the gift shop. The museum cost $10 for adults ($9 for students and military) and $8 for children ($7 with military discount). Children 2 and under get in for free. Plenty of free street parking out front.

So, I went to Kansas for work. I knew I would have limited time to explore, but I wanted to check out at least one attraction. So, of course, when in Kansas, you think of The Wizard of Oz, or at least I do. Upon doing some research, I saw that there was an Oz Museum. Just to let you know, I enjoy watching The Wizard of Oz. I have no idea how many times I've seen it, but when it comes on, I will watch it like I've never seen it before. Anyway, on my last day in Kansas, we decided to take a trip to the museum; it was about 20 minutes from my work site. It was in a little small town. When we parked, I was super excited to go in and begin the fun. We were greeted by a sweet employee by the name of Sydney! She was so sweet. Sydney, if you are reading this, thank you for your warm welcome and making our trip one to remember. Tickets were only $10.00, and she gave us a little introduction before she opened the doors, and we did a self-guided tour through the museum. You can literally get through the museum in like 10 minutes if you are in a hurry, but we took about 30 minutes just to take things in, get photos, ready and just take it in. When I tell you I was excited to be there, I was excited. There is even a little movie theater you can go sit in and watch the movie. I enjoyed seeing the characters in person from the movie, learning about the cast, things that took place on set, and just reminiscing myself in an all-time classic! At the end of the tour, there's a gift shop with some really cool items. We bought t-shirts and other cool souvenirs. There was also like a hurricane funnel you could pay to enter to feel like you're just the tornado that is seen in the movie that turned the house upside down in the movie, but we couldn't figure out how to get it to work... lol. Man, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I'm not sure if work will bring me back to Kansas, but this is a trip I'll never forget! I have so many pictures, so check them out below! And if you ever go to Kansas! Go to this museum!

We drove two hours from Missouri to visit the Oz Museum when visiting Kansas. Although it's a little simple the details of the statues and memorabilia make it all worth it. You can walk through it fairly quickly or take more time looking at all the museum holds. We loved it and were glad we made the trip. The cost is only $10 and they also have a souvenir shop to purchase items. There's a cute little walk way across from the museum as well you can walk through to look at more wall art. There's also a little cafe at the end of the road.

Growing up "Dorothy" means a lifetime connection to The Wizard of Oz. So when business brought me to Kansas, I had to take the 2.5 hour drive to the Oz Museum. Though small, the $10 entrance fee was worth that and so much more. The customer service was Exceptional!! I called ahead to make sure they would be open for my 3:30 pm arrival. The young lady was polite & let me know they would indeed be open until 5 pm. Parking was easy (free) and right in front. They have an Oz store you can shop before or after your adventure inside. The museum is informative and covers lots of things I didn't know about the movie (or books the movie was based on). If you go, be sure to pack a lunch for the ride there and check out The Yellow Brick Road across the street.

Many people told us there wasn't anything to see in Kansas and we found it be quite the opposite! One of my favorite spots was the Oz Museum in the quiet town of Wamego. We were greeted by lovely and intelligent ladies, who seem to be students at the university nearby in Lawrence. I'll never forget the passion and sincerity as one of the staff members took us to Oz as part of entering the museum. She must give this speech a hundred times every day and yet I have the feeling that she's just as enthusiastic each time! The museum was awesome and it was so fun to see all the different items and take photos with the characters as well as in the hot air balloon. There is a small shop at the end/entrance with cute t-shirts especially for the museum, books, and toys. Highly highly recommended!

This was amazing. It is a must stop . It brought back so many childhood memories. If I had any wizard of Oz stuff I would definitely donate it. I love the yellow brick road across the street. What a beautiful little town.

If you're ever traveling on I70 through Kansas, you have to stop. The museum is full of memorabilia along with life size figures. So much history included about the making of the movie including a 30 minute video narrated by Oz historian. The Wizard of Oz movie is also playing on a loop in small theater in back. Your ticket is good for entire day so you can leave and return if you want. Also, gift shop has lots of cute items including ruby red slippers.

"There is nothing to do in Kansas" "why would you go to Kansas?" The Oz Museum, that's why. I'm making it a life goal to say I have visited every state in the US and we needed to find something to do in Kansas. I looked online and suggested we go to Wamego which is about an hour and 45 minutes away from Kansas City. You will know exactly where the museum is because it's right in the middle of downtown and it's the only emerald green building. When you walk in you immediately see different items from the movie. The tour was only 8 dollars which was a steal. The museum consisted of different props from the movie, life size figures of the characters and even a movie theater where you can watch the Wizard of Oz. The museum itself only took 30 minutes to walk through the whole thing but that is really all you need especially with the low ticket cost. Every time someone tells me Kansas has nothing to offer, I always tell them to check out the Oz Museum.

We drove 3 hours out of our way to see this museum. One of my wife's favorite movies and she just had to see it. Driving up and you can't miss it. Once you walk in you are greeted by some of the nicest people, ready to answer any question you might have. It is a self guided tour that can take you 5 minutes or 30 minutes depending on how much you choose to look at. You can even watch the movie within the tour. They have everything from all the original books and movie memorabilia, not just from the original movie but every iteration of Oz. Highly recommend taking a trip if you love the movies.

We stopped by here yesterday afternoon on a road trip, and decided to go in and check it out. We were greeted by a really friendly, helpful employee who's name I didn't catch. The outside of the building is really cool, and well kept. The inside is clean & organized too. The restrooms were spotless as well. It's definitely a cool place to go check out if you're in the area and the yellow brick road right across the street is a fun touch too!

Did you really visit Kansas if you didn't do anything Wizard of Oz related?? This museum is super underrated and so fun! It's small, we got through it in about 30 minutes, but it's only $9 for a ticket and has a lot of cool stuff to see on the inside. You'll find life-size figures of the characters, merchandise collections, and even a mini theater inside that plays the film. They also had all kinds of fun gifts/trinkets to look at as well! The museum is in the very small town of Wamego, not far from Manhattan, but is only about 15 minutes off of the interstate... a great stop for road-trippers!

My friend and I are into odd, quirky, fun, little places, and this place did not disappoint. Everything you could possibly want to know about the movie, the books, the culture....

I've been to a lot of niche museums but The Oz Museum is my first one devoted to a movie. According to my Google search for the USA, there are just five such movies that have become such cultural touchstones that a brick and mortar museum carries their legacy: Gone with the Wind, A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story and Star Wars. The town of Wamego has tied their wagons to The Wizard of Oz and are capitalizing on this 1939 technicolor masterpiece. The museum is $10 and can easily be experienced in an hour; less for the more casual observer. There is a short film just past the entrance that provides a great starting point on how this movie became iconic. After the film there are multiple rooms with replicas of the main characters and tons of memorabilia from the movie and related pop culture from the following decades. Is it worth the 10 minute drive from I-70? Sure! Is it worth a 2 hour drive from Kansas City? Only for diehard movie buffs.

This was a fun stop on our road trip. The girls who work there were so friendly. They have lots of cool memorabilia. The info played on a couple of the tvs was informative. Clean bathrooms too. The shop has gifts for everyone. The town is so cute. If it weren't raining we would have spent more time hanging out.

Incredible! It's truly a gem, especially if you're on a road trip! The memorabilia, the photo opportunities for fans, so many reasons it was great. But, I want to speak on the staff and the experience as a whole. Just the kindest girls that work here. I met two women, Rose who was just a sweetheart and another young woman that was a military spouse. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name. They really helped make our stop in Kansas that much more enjoyable. They were both so personable and friendly. I also want to commend Oz Museum on the military discount they extend to dependents as well as servicemembers. It's just a simple kindness that goes a long way. Our whole experience was nothing short of wonderful! Thank you!

I took about a 40 minute detour to come visit the OZ Museum on my recent trip to Kansas. Overall, the staff seemed friendly and knowledgeable and I can see how those who are big fans of Oz might really enjoy it. It was interesting to read about the history and the little theater in the back seems to be playing the movie on a loop. However, if you aren't familiar with Oz, it might be worth bypassing this place.

The front desk staff were so friendly and even recommended a coffee shop and nice hotel for our drive back through from CO. The museum was organized nicely and there was something about it that made it feel fresh and modern. The gift shop had some really appealing items for purchase. We bought outfits and slippers for the girls among other things. The walk through the museum was entertaining for all ages, 6 to 64! I recommend walking down the yellow brick road across the street. Also, there are several places outside the museum that are Oz themed (winery, taco restaurant, and more).

There were no locks on the Bathroom door. Little kids kept on opening the door on me and opening the main door and so people could see my bear butt from outside the bathroom. In the bathroom there was poop and pee and maybe even diarrhea all over the floor and toilets. The Workers would not help me clean up the pee I missed so I left it for the next person. Horrible service and the dolls are fake. I do not recommend it.

Interesting and freaky. History and stories were really interesting! It's outdated since the movie is so old, but worth a visit.

I had to constantly tell my children to stop going into the bathroom stall because it had no lock and there was a man in a Joe Burrow jersey taking a dump. It was also filthy and had pee and poop everywhere the poop got stuck on my kid's shoes and I had to clean it off.

Excellent museum experience!! We loved everything here! It was so quaint! Yet wished yhat during the first video when entering that the seating area was a bit bigger with more seating to view the video. It was forty-five minutes long and it should had been after the end of the Wizard of Oz movie shown in the theater or something. Our guide named Rose S. was super wonderful! She was so personable and friendly and the heart to the museum! She trulh is the best! We listened to her introduction before entry three seperate times with three different tour-groups who entered because she was so engaging and knowledgeable! We noticed all Kids loved her! So did we!! Our group stayed a long time that day because it was so much fun!! Great giftshop!! We are bringing back a ladies group because we had such a fun day in Wamego! Such fun!! --The Pinecliffe Savvy Sisters Group of Colorado

Look, it's a cheap tourist trap, not a real museum. It's basically a gussied up gift shop, folks -- let's call a spade a spade and be done with it. But if you haven't changed your travel plans to get off the highway and see this hot mess, that's okay. (Don't get on that off ramp if you want to stay on track to a major city nearby and skip this kitschfest.) But if you're stuck here in Wa-Honkin-Mego, Kansas and bored out of your gourd and looking for something to just DO? And have nine bucks on hand for the admission? (C'mon -- help keep the utilities paid, people.) Well, you could do worse, I reckon. Mebbe. I dunno. Probably. (This is the world's most passive-aggressive four star Yelp review EVER. I know this and own it one hundred fucking percent.)

What negative thing could I possibly say? This is exactly what I was expecting it to be and it was super cute. It's a great way to spend 30 minutes if you're passing through town. I wouldn't go out of my way however. I'll reiterate what most have said previously. It's not much in the way of original costumes or props but more of an informational tour regarding the making of the film and some info about the book. The memorabilia is cool though! I was excited to take some pictures. The gift shop offers the expected. The employees were extremely kind as well. I believe their names were Sarah and Kaitlyn. Thanks for the suggestions ladies! Hope you enjoy if you decide to visit.

Come on now I went in with realistic expectations and still loved this place. Not Cheesy at all and and some great history. The line can get a little long at the front counter but they have some great tourist stuff in the front lobby (Ruby Red Bedroom Slippers, Snow Globes etc). I know you think the big town of Wamego, but the history in and around this place is pretty amazing and you throw in a OZ MUSEUM, Life does not get much better. Step into the movie theater and watch the Wizard of Oz on loop (Wish they served Popcorn), had been a while since I had seen it and enjoy the crap out of it. When you finish up go have some Taco @ Toto's or come here after either way it is worth the drive from Manhattan, Junction City or even as far as Charlotte, NC (US) to come and visit for the day! Fun times!

What is possibly more iconic than the Wizard of Oz when passing through Kansas?! This museum hold over 200 years of memorabilia of all things Oz related. From posters to movie set props to dolls - if you're a fan of the classic movie you have to stop by here. There are also a lot of fun places to take pictures and pose with your favorite characters. Take your love for Oz one step further by getting to learn about its history and all things related to the iconic franchise. We also stopped at one point of the self guided tour to rewatch a part of the movie. The museum portion costs $9 a person and if you're a veteran, student, or child you pay two dollars less.

We came here so it would fulfill my wife's little childhood heart. When you drive up, the building sticks out as it's painted emerald green. They want you to know the museum is there. When you walk in, the gift shop is the first thing you hit. There's a lot of cute things there to see and buy if you wanted. The front desk employee was so sweet. She gave us a penny to press. She gave advice on which penny would work better because of the metal used. She's the white female, brown hair thin. Sorry I didn't get her name. After buying your ticket, she gives a little talk about the city of Oz and the surrounding business. When you enter Oz, it's just different movie things, quotes, figurines, dresses and movie facts. It's a cute little thing to observe if you're really into the Wizard of Oz. Personally I never was. But not a bad thing if you are. It's a cool place to visit for your child or the inner child in you.

Where to start...there's no place like home, there's no place like home, oh wait that's more of the ending... Surely it wouldn't make sense to pull off the interstate and drive 15-20 minutes out of our way to see this? Yes, yes it does. Grab the wheel and turn now... From the cool exterior of the building nestled amongst a real thriving Main Street, to the enthusiastic employees and neat gift shop. We thought we knew a lot about this classic movie, turns out we knew hardly anything. Once immersed in the land of Oz we walked through many exhibits and saw props that were actually used in the movie as well as recreations that helped tell the story. I know you're still probably thinking this will be cheesy...do it. You'll take lots of cool photos and see something that's most will never get a chance to see. After all, when will you be back again in Kansas...in the Land of Oz...

Super comprehensive Oz museum. Laid out beautifully. Clean. Knowledgeable and nice employees. Good gift shop.

Yes. Yes. Yes. This place was amazing. Not huge but the displays were perfect. I was more impressed than I expected.

So fun! Just outside Topeka in rural Kansas this place is definitely worth a stop! Over 13,000 artifacts of the Wizard if Oz with multiple video summaries and the full movie playing in a small theater. We spent around 40 minutes total in the museum and gift shop. The staff were very friendly and super knowledgeable. We were driving across the state and stopped on a whim. So glad we did!

For $9 admission, I guess it's ok. They tout a few thousand artifacts, but most of what's there are either replicas or things that didn't come from the movie. They've got a soldier's jacket, a pair of glasses, Glinda's broach, and a few other actual pieces. You can kill an hour if you walk slow through the loop but probably not more than that. If you're passing through (we were on our way back to Lawrence after seeing Manhattan), it's not terrible, but unless you're a big Wizard of Oz fan, it's probably not worth an extreme detour. If I was paying $15-20, I'd think it was a ripoff, but if my $9 helps to keep the lights on, sure...I'll donate.

We loved touring the museum after walking around town. Anything you want to know and more! Very friendly staff helped introduce the experience you were about to have and were full of energy as if we were first visitors of the day. Kudos for preserving a magical piece of Americana.

It was $10 and worth the time and the easy pit stop. The displays were chronological and well done. Everything was very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'm not one to be wowed by life size dolls but these were ok. I enjoyed all the memorabilia and the gift shop was good, but I think it would be fun to have even more products there. If the weather is extra hot as it was today you can sit in the cute theater and watch it on replay

If you a fan of the wizard of oz this is the place for you. They have scenes that show how the character were introduced. They even have a theater where you can watch the movie. The museum is cool... ooo they have the ballon basket to do a photo op. Cute place if you into the movie check it out . Also across the street is the yellow brick road.. that is the only thing that was missing from the museum.

So fun! You can go to this museum and watch the movie in the back theater. They welcome you and tell you the history, then you get transported into the land of Oz! It was fun walking through the museum and seeing all the different collections! The outside of the museum is beautiful and very photo worthy! Their gift shop is fun and unique!

Great little attraction! It is a nearly museum with a lot of memorabilia! Few Souvenirs to purchase as well

It was a neat museum and the allowed pictures. Lots of memorabilia. It was a cool Collection and you can even watch the movie there if you get there at the right time in a small cinema. The gift shop was fun, but we really wanted hats and they didn't have any. Sad. Definitely worth seeing if you're in the area. The town is super cute.

This is a cute museum that wasn't too far out of the way for us to go to on our road trip. Our daughter is too young to see/understand The Wizard of Oz, but we're excited to show her pictures of the visit when she's older. Since the place is small, you can get through it in 30-60 minutes and there's plenty of interesting memorabilia along the way. Here's what bothered us: there was absolutely no information about how or why this museum came to be in Wamego, Kansas or how it managed to get all the Oz swag. The movie wasn't shot there and Baum is from NY...so...? When we asked the two kids working the gift shop, they mumbled something about a world fair, a theatre, and a college student. Uh, Ok. Wanting to know about that kind of stuff is not out of left field and is usually curatorial de riguer. Ah well, it's cute. And we did get an adorable photo of our daughter in front of their massive tin man statue, so worth a visit.

Treat yourself and stop here. I had the most marvelous afternoon in the Oz Museum. The exterior inspired so much giddiness. I adored the decor and took loads of photos in the hot air balloon basket. The collectibles were delightful. This is a must see spot for any Ozophile, like me. The Oz Museum is a stellar roadside attraction with a load of heart.

THE OZ MUSEUM - WAMEGO KANSAS How delightful to find myself transported to the magical land of oz , where I was able to once again spend a glorious afternoon in the presence of Dorothy , Toto , The scarecrow , and the tin man , not to mention the cowardly lion ! ........ They're all there of course , Glenda the good witch , the munchkins , the wizard ..... some represented by life size mannequins , others by the costumes worn by the original actors in the movie . And ya know ..... as I stood there in that aisle way gazing at the various tableaus and artifacts for just a minute or so my mind wandered back to that warm spring afternoon in 1951 , as I sat amongst a hundred other kids in my local movie house , eyes glued to the screen, terrorized enough by the flying monkeys , that we could only watch them while peeking thru the cracks of the stubby little fingers which covered our eyes . This engaging museum in downtown Wamego , Kansas features a cornucopia of memorabilia of all things Oz . There are stills from the animated movie , enlarged newspaper articles , tutu's , shirts skirts and various munchkin paraphernalia which are neighbors to the visage of Dorothy's house,disheveled a bit by its tornado ride, laying atop of the bad witch, whose legs still protrude from its foundation .......oh , and did I mention Dorothy's ruby Red shoes ? To set things straight ... a couple of 45 minute documentaries are available to watch , and in the unlikeliness that you may not have seen the original classic, it too is being screened in an adjoining room . The facility also features a gift shop which displays a full regiment of retail goodies and souvenirs , where one encounters books , dolls , board games , puzzles, glasses , pennants , and other Oz euphoria. Grandma , the grandkids , daughter and I spent a bit over two hours there, but could have easily spent another hour or two more had we watched the recorded videos , or taken the time to re-watch the Movie itself . Oh ... and I almost forgot .... you can have your picture snapped while standing in the wicker basket of the balloon that transported Dorothy from Oz back to her Kansas homestead . Do I recommend this place ? Well Of course !!!! It's fun ... and will recapture the child that still remains in all of us ! My only disappointment is that I didn't have more time to spend there . For an enjoyable and nostalgic afternoon , do take the time to look up this place and its congenial staff ..... it's magical ! Rating : A well earned solid five stars !

The OZ Museum is a neat stop when driving through Kansas. As someone who grew up watching The Wizard of Oz but was never a megafan, I wasn't sure how interesting it would be for me. However, it was very cool and I was fascinated by the displays. They include other Oz-related items and movies such as Return to Oz, The Wiz, Wicked, etc. That made it even more interesting and thorough. There is a lot to read here. I think it would be a little boring for very young children (under age eight perhaps), but maybe not...as long as they have seen the movie, it might interest them. The original film is screening at all times in the back of the museum, which I thought was a nice touch.

Was up in Kansas visiting my best friend and since I've always loved the Wizard of Oz this was definitely a spot I needed to check out. It was worth the drive from my friends house to go visit the small little Museum. Kimberly did a great job greeting us to the museum and is very knowledgeable of all things Wizard of Oz....

This place is a really fun stop especially when you're driving through Kansas that may be the most boring drive imaginable. (Sorry Kansas) the young people working here were really lovely and sweet. I would not necessarily recommend the tornado machine at the front of the museum... left a little to be desired. Lots of cool collectibles!! And of course, watch the movie the day before you go!

This little museum has a whole lot of Oz in a little space. I never would have expected there to be so much memorabilia from the Wizard of Oz but it all exists and is in this one place! There are uniforms from munchkins, lollipops from the lollipop guild, statues of every major character and the movie Wizard of Oz on a loop in the back. It's a small but well done museum focusing on this piece of pop culture and how it relates to history and the rest of the world. The gift shop had some neat items for sale and there were plenty of photo ops throughout the museum. If you're in Wamego or passing through Kansas I definitely recommend checking out the Oz Museum and seeing all they have to offer!

We were two hours ahead of schedule on a road trip across Kansas and needed time to kill...and then we saw the billboard for the Oz Museum! We are both big fans of Oz, so we made the 15 minute detour off of I70. Museum is a very charming 30 minute tour full of memorabilia and fun facts. Gift shop is full of great stuff too. Shout out to the friendly and accommodating management who let us carry our 7-lb schnoodle through the museum. It was fitting, as he kind of looks like Toto. :) Afterward we bought a bottle of wine at Oz Winery. All in all a great little stop if you have time to spare.

We were driving through Kansas and saw the sign on the side on I-70 for the museum. It was closed by the time we could have gotten there, but decided to back track in the morning. SO glad we decided to take some extra time to go back and see this! It was adorable and fun. I really enjoyed the documentary clips they had for us to watch. I didn't realize that the Oz books where that popular when they came out (think Harry Potter popular). It was really fun to see some those famous autographs! Do yourself a favor, if you're driving through take the time to stop and stretch your legs and see this beautiful museum! It's perfect for ALL ages! Now I want to go watch The Wizard of Oz! They have an adorable gift shop too! I bought some Snoozies Ruby slippers that I LOVE! You can also get postcards and send the at the post office right around the corner.

I really debated between three and four stars for this one... We decided to be a bit adventurous and take the hour and a half trip from Kansas City to see the Oz Museum. As others have mentioned, it is a bit small and most of the artifacts are not original, so there is not a lot that you couldn't see elsewhere. All that being said, the museum is very tastefully done. I enjoyed that the path was set-up as the yellow brick road and you had the opportunity to interact with the characters as the story was told. I also enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the book and author as well as the culture that has spun up around the book. I always knew Wizard of Oz was big, but I never really appreciated how big. My favorite part of the museum was the documentary on the special effects. The Wizard of Oz was an advanced film for its time... and it has become a gold standard by which other films are judged. It was interesting to see how some of the more advanced effects, such as the tornado were created. This is one of those places that you see once and then you've seen it. My brother-in-law's wife is a huge Wizard of Oz fan, so we'll probably take her when she comes to visit. Outside of that, I don't think we'll return, but I don't regret the $16 we spent on admission... It was time very well spent.

If you are a fan, you will NOT be disappointed! Absolutely loved our visit and gift shop items were great. Took LOTS of pics. Always wanted to stop here from the interstate signs, so glad we finally did.