Oz Museum, Memorabilia museum in Wamego, United States.
The Oz Museum in Wamego is a collection of over 2,000 items from the world of this beloved story. The items include props from films, handmade ruby slippers, and memorabilia from different book editions and game versions.
The museum was created through support from the state and the local community coming together. Volunteers from the area spent considerable time building and organizing the exhibits on display.
The collection shows how this story has reached people through books, games, and films over many generations. You can see how the tale continues to inspire new versions and adaptations across different forms of entertainment.
The museum is compact and housed in a single location, so you can see the main items without spending too much time. Plan to arrive with enough daylight or hours before closing so you can look around comfortably.
The museum holds rare pieces from silent film versions and objects from various film adaptations beyond just the most famous Hollywood version. These different interpretations show how the story has been reimagined many times over the decades.
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