Michael Garman’s Magic Town
A 3,000 square foot miniature city created at 1:6th scale. This unique sculptural theater is filled with hundreds of handcrafted characters, dozens of intricately detailed buildings, holograms and magical illusions. Watch It’s a Wonderful Life at the Crown Theater, get a slice of pizza at Tony’s and peek down magical alleys to see holograms appear to sing a song, tell a story or beckon you further. As you are looking into a window or down an alley, the lights fade and when they return, all the sculptures have moved or transformed. How? That is the magic of Michael Garman!
Welcome to Magic Town
Michael Garman’s Magic Town is a 3,000 square-foot miniature city that combines hundreds of intricately detailed sculptures and cityscapes with magical elements to create one of the world’s truly unique attractions.
“It’s a gigantic playground for the mind,” says its creator, Michael Garman. “Part carnival, part dollhouse, part sculpture.” This 3,000 square-foot miniature city was inspired by Garman’s own experiences as a vagabond in the 1950s and 60s. “These are snapshots of my time in Buenos Aires, Santiago, San Francisco, Dallas, and Philadelphia,” Garman explains. “It took me over a million dollars and parts of four decades to pull it from my mind and get the thing built.”
Located in the historic district of Old Colorado City, Magic Town is a 1/6th scale miniaturized urban neighborhood, complete with dozens of handcrafted buildings, alleyways, and sidewalk scenes that transform before your very eyes. As you look down an alleyway and see the lights dim, notice how the sculptures seem to have moved and an entire new scene magically appears. Holograms heckle you as you pass by, and other visual and sound effects work to transport you into the stories that are revealed in each window and around every corner.
Michael Garman began constructing Magic Town in 1975, and has been adding on to it ever since. He describes it as a “gritty Americana.” He blends humor and honesty to portray a world as familiar as any big-city neighborhood, and as fantastical as “It’s a Small World” by Walt Disney.
Magic Town Admission
Magic Town Specialty Events
Spooky Magic Town
Join us in October for spooky Halloween fun in Magic Town. This special exhibit runs from October 2nd – October 31st.
Tour Magic Town
Take the Interactive Video Tour
Take a virtual tour of Magic Town, or join Michael Garman in this 4-minute video presentation.
Magic Town Gallery
Spy on Michael Garman in his San Francisco Studio, circa 1969, as he perfects his sculpting style.
You can always find someone to lend a helping hand.
The boys enjoy their morning coffee in Magic Town.
Stop by the Darby Hotel in Magic Town.
The Crown Theater features fresh popcorn, a 24-hour showing of Casablanca and a hologram gossiping about her love life.
Michael Garman uses mirrored effects to transform this miniature city into a magical experience.
In Magic Town you can visit a recreation of Michael Garman’s San Francisco Studio.
Visit the T&B Cafe in Magic Town.
Put a nickle in the jukebox while waiting to rack-em up.
Admission to Magic Town
Admission includes a scavenger hunt with prizes. Fun for the entire family! Open 7 days/week. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before close.
GALLERY HOURS
Open 7 days/week 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Reservations available for group tours. Please call 719-471-9391 to learn more.
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Adult Admission:
Magic Town is Michael Garman’s 3,000 square-foot sculptural theater. This miniature city is built to 1:6th scale and is intricately detailed with cityscapes, holographic effects, and changing illusions. Located at The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs – in the heart of Old Colorado City. For directions & additional information, please call .
All admissions include a scavenger hunt with prizes.
“Magic Town” tickets will be emailed to the customer upon purchase. To redeem simply print the tickets and bring them to The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, or present the tickets on your mobile device.
Senior Admission (age 55+):
Buy advance senior admission tickets to Magic Town for adults ages 55+.
Magic Town is Michael Garman's 3,000 square-foot sculptural theater. This miniature city is built to 1:6th scale and is intricately detailed with cityscapes, holographic effects, and changing illusions. Located at The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs - in the heart of Old Colorado City. For directions & additional information, please call .
All admissions include a scavenger hunt with prizes.
"Magic Town" tickets will be emailed to the customer upon purchase. To redeem simply print the tickets and bring them to The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, or present the tickets on your mobile device.
Child Admission (age 7-12):
Buy advance child admission tickets to Magic Town for children ages 7 to 12. Children ages 6 and under are free!
Magic Town is Michael Garman's 3,000 square-foot sculptural theater. This miniature city is built to 1:6th scale and is intricately detailed with cityscapes, holographic effects, and changing illusions. Located at The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs - in the heart of Old Colorado City. For directions & additional information, please call .
All admissions include a scavenger hunt with prizes. Child's Admission tickets are for children ages 7-12 years old. Children under 7 are free - not ticket required.
"Magic Town" tickets will be emailed to the customer upon purchase. To redeem simply print the tickets and bring them to The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, or present the tickets on your mobile device.