City Museum Opened The Itty Bitty City Museum
The new exhibition showcases miniature artworks and tiny versions of iconic museum pieces.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Fine Art
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The City Museum has launched a new exhibition titled The Itty Bitty City Museum, featuring a collection of miniature works. Located in a third-floor curio case, the display includes tiny versions of large museum artifacts.
Why it matters
The collaboration brings a unique, scaled-down perspective to the institution's offerings. It highlights the City Museum's ongoing commitment to creative, artist-led projects.
The exhibition is permanently housed in a large curio case on the third floor. It features multiple levels of gallery space dedicated to the tiny prints and models.
The players
City Museum
The City Museum is a unique, experimental playground and art space located in St. Louis that features repurposed architectural objects.
McKay Lenker Bayer
McKay Lenker Bayer is an artist known for creating miniature gallery spaces, including a previous renovation of a public stairwell in Provo, Utah.
The details
The Itty Bitty City Museum features miniature prints created by St. Louis-based artists alongside tiny replicas of the museum's famous large underwear and pencil items. The project was developed after the museum reached out to artist McKay Lenker Bayer for a collaboration.
Timeline
The exhibition opened with a reception on September 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This exhibition signals a shift in experiential art toward intimate, hyper-detailed displays that contrast with the growing trend of massive immersive environments. It demonstrates how institutions can repurpose existing space for niche, artist-focused attractions.
Visitors can view the new exhibition indefinitely during regular museum hours on the third floor. No additional ticket purchase beyond general museum admission is required to experience the display.
The takeaway
Smaller-scale art projects provide a fresh way to appreciate the architectural quirks of familiar spaces. Visitors are encouraged to observe the fine details of the miniature works to see how they transform the museum experience.
Further reading
Explore more local installations in the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Louis Magazine.
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