This carver created caricatures and mechanical beauties alike, and now they are displayed for all to see here at the museum. Though they are definitely from another time, we think the construction of these carvings is the most interesting part. It is perhaps the strangest roadside attraction we’ve seen. You should add this to any bucket list you have for the state of Kansas. You won’t want to miss this odd collection!
Welcome to the Paul Boyer Museum of Animated Carvings. Here, you’ll have a good laugh and wonder at the mechanical side of this unique art collection.
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Paul Boyer created these hand-carved figurines and animated them with handmade motors and spinning mechanics. It’s quite impressive to read through the timeline of his work!
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Not all of his creations are caricatures of people, either. Some of them are purely mechanical, showing movement that resembles machines we recognize, like helicopters and bicycles. Others, like this marble maze, are purely for enjoyment, even though they’ve taken more than 200 hours of Paul’s time to create and maintain.
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Often the carvings of people depict older folks, with certain recognizable features hanging off and wagging around. Trust me, you’ll see what I mean when you see them move!
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As for carvings with odd features, you’ll be greeted with one as soon as you open! This lady has been on her bike for ages, she should definitely be winded!
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All of the time spent creating these little pieces of art is well appreciated here, and a very small amount of the carvings are even for sale.
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The museum is open during certain seasons from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. There is a small fee per person for visiting the museum.
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For more information or updates, check out the official Boyer Gallery of Animated Sculpture Facebook page. There, you’ll find all the updates you need about closings and changed hours.
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