Today’s Pick: Where tiny things are treasured

Editors’ Picks • April 8, 2026

We could ponder the psychology of it all day, but facts are facts: Tiny versions of things are simply delightful. The creators of the Midwest Miniatures Museum in Grand Haven, Michigan, know that — it’s why they dedicated an entire space to celebrating miniscule treasures. The museum reopened today after a winter closure, and it has three brand-new galleries for guests to explore. Take a look at some of its collection below, including a replica of the Titanic made out of 75,000 toothpicks.

Rebekah Brandes

Assistant Editor

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