After arriving in Manhattan, KS we took a drive to Wamego with Bill's brother Jim and wife, Laura to visit the Oz Museum. Frank Baum was the author of the beloved Oz books.
Although the Wizard of Oz was not filmed in Kansas, there is a wonderful museum consisting of one man's private collection of Oz memorabilia, one of the largest in the world.
This inlaid table top consists of 22 kinds of wood and 5273 pieces. Designed and built by Darren Fundenburger of Lyons, KS, it won 1st place and Best of Show at the 2006 Kansas State Fair.
I never realized there was so much memorabilia from the Wizard of Oz! The yellow brick road lead past may displays including the Munchkins, Scarecrow, Wicked Witch, Flying Monkey, and other artifacts.
Jim and Laura with the Tin Man, one of many lifesize displays
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More beloved characters from Oz.
