We’re thrilled to share that the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum has been featured in a recent KPBS article and video segment, highlighting the incredible artistry and precision behind our collection of small-scale masterpieces. This recognition brings...
San Diego Museum Month 2025 runs from February 1-28, offering half-price admission for up to four people at over 70 local museums, gardens, zoos, aquariums, and historic sites. Sponsored by the San Diego Foundation, which is celebrating its Fifty & Forward...
Built to look like it just ran the 24 hours of Le Mans sports car race in 1985, this diorama took two months to complete. The model is made from metal and resin, is 24" x 24," and weighs about 25lbs. The car was initially built from a kit with extensive detail work...
Sonny Wizelman's Log Loader Diorama is now on display at MECM. This diorama depicts a log loader and winch on top of a steam-powered turntable. Sonny, a lifelong master of live steam models, built this diorama from plans and did all of the building, weathering, and...
This Elna Junior is a working miniature travel sewing machine that was made in Switzerland.
An original Singer 20 child's sewing machine is now on display at the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum. Despite its compact size, the Singer 20 functions like a full-sized sewing machine creating simple chain stitches. Well-engineered with a cast iron body...
A miniature 2mm Berloque pistol.
Eighteen new engines by Roger Butzen are now on display at the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum courtesy of the Engine Collection of Paul and Paula Knapp.
On Saturday, June 15, the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum welcomed members of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of San Diego for a visit.
Tim Mundt recently donated an unassembled casting kit for an Elmer Wall 4-cylinder gas engine.