Wamego / Kansas / United States
The OZ museum was built with a major grant from the State of Kansas and the generosity of the people of this small community, who also provided thousands of hours of volunteer time. The museum houses more than just memorabilia from the famous 1939 MGM musical starring Judy Garland! It encompasses earlier silent films, one of which starred none other than Oliver Hardy ( Laurel and Hardy fame ) as the Tin Man as well as "The Wiz" starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The OZ Museum offers everything imaginable from the earliest Baum books and OZ Parker Brothers board games to todays collectibles that can be purchased in Auntie Ems Gift Shop. The OZ Museum is dedicated to ALL things OZ. It is a treasure trove of delight and wonder and thrills visitors young and "young at heart."
