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OZ Museum, Wamego, KS

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OZ Museum

511 Lincoln Ave · Wamego, KS

Why you should go…

The OZ Museum in Wamego traces Oz from L. Frank Baum's 1900 book to the 1939 MGM film and beyond. You enter through the sepia-toned Auntie Em's Gift Shop, then follow a yellow brick road past W.W. Denslow's color illustrations from the first edition, early Parker Brothers board games and items from the Broadway musical Wicked. Look for hand-jeweled ruby slippers covered in over 3,500 Swarovski crystals, made for the film's 50th anniversary.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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