OZ Museum

Cute little museum with lots of artifacts and info. I drove almost 3 hrs to get to Wamego, and my 4 kids and myself really enjoyed the museum. The Wizard of Oz movie was playing, and the photo op with the Wizard's hot air balloon was a pleasant surprise! The gift shop has something for everyone. One of my favorite parts was "waiting on Aunt Em's porch" to enter the exhibit. Afterwards we crossed the street to walk down the Yellow Brick Road (alley) and had lunch at the Friendship House. Also neat to find some of the Toto statues scattered up and down the street.

Made an 8 hour drive to visit Kansas and this was on our to do list. Admission was only $10 per person and you can go at your own pace. A lot of replicas but a fun experience and loved all the facts throughout. A lot of photo opportunities throughout as well. Nice little gift shop attached and the lady at the counter was super friendly. After this we followed the yellow brick road and found all the Toto’s in Wamego. Cute town and enjoyed the museum.

Great staff. Wide selection of Oz items on display & a great selection of merch to pick from. We love to get the souvenir penny any chance we see a machine, they had one. They also have the coin holder for the smashed pennies. Good stop. We spent about 20-30 minutes here stretching our legs but you could easily stay over an hour. We take photos of the signs and read them when we get to where we’re headed so we breezed through quickly.

If you like history & tidbits about ALL the variations of Oz this is your place. Kids can watch the movie while parents look & read the museum part. Films about restoration & modeling were interesting too.

There is room to park anything within a two block radius of the museum. So don't worry if you're in your RV, stop by! G is a super fan of Oz. He really enjoyed himself! Well worth the money to get in.

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.

This Oz museum was decent. I wouldn't drive more that an hour to see it though. Its smaller than I thought and only a few actual movie props there so i took a star. Everything else is made by a fan or the owner. Still cool to see.

I think it was 2016 when my wife and I went. We were on our way home to California from our anniversary trip to Ohio and decided to drive the lower states back. I really wanted to see the St. Lous arch. Saw the sign for the museum and made spur of the moment decision and went for it. Not knowing what to expect or the Closing Time or last tour time, we arrived about 20-30 minutes before they locked up for the night and well after last call for the last tour. The Staff were absolutely amazing and allowed us to run through for a quick tour. They did Not have to do so at all and I was so grateful that they did. We did spend a little more then planned in gift shop as a thank you to them. Absolutely beautiful all around but it was truly the Staff that made it Extra Special. Thank you so much for perfect topper for our Anniversary. It's something I have bragged about for years and will continue to keep bragging about. If it's the same staff that worked the week of July 24th 2016 Thank You so much for giving us such wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Great appreciation and love from Derek and Ahna Fabbro.

Our family had an amazing time at the Oz Museum! From the yellow brick road to the interactive exhibits, every corner was full of magic and fun. The kids loved the characters and we all enjoyed learning about Oz history. Friendly staff, great photo ops, and a gift shop full of whimsical treasures made it a perfect family outing. Great for any Oz fan or just someone that likes to see cool things

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!

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!

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.

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...

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....

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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 !

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 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!

I should give the museum 3 stars because of location and square footage, but it's really that good that I'll go 4. I mean, they mean it. First off, if you only mildly like "The Wizard of Oz" then just skip this review now and keep on truckin'. Because this place gets it, and gets it in a big way. The museum is heavily focused on memorabilia but in a good way. You never knew half this stuff existed or that this story crosses so many generations and boundaries. The life size character figures throughout the space err on the side of creepy wax to me but whatever. It is a very nice touch that the movie plays constantly in a small theater on a smaller screen in the very back. They should tone down the nearby lion figure audio though so as to not conflict with the audio of the movie. My kids (and my wife and I too) LOVE the movie. Watching my 2 year old watch it here was priceless. "That lady is green!" Priceless.

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!

$7 just to watch "The Wizard of Oz" would be a deal and a half. But wait, there's more. Photos, costumes, documentary vids, posters, etc. all celebrating the story of a girl from Kansas who gets all swept up in a technicolor dream. No, I am Oz-freak but museum delivers on what i'd expect to find at an Oz Museum. The staff is small town friendly in a way that feels charming. BTW, can't wait for the first Lebowski museum.

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.