Are you looking for a great cultural experience this summer? Let us help you plan a field trip.
Musical Instrument Museum, located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix is the largest museum of its kind. The museum was inspired with a focus on music and everyday instruments played by people globally.
Today, the museum represents 200 world countries and territories, delivering a musical experience that is enriched by interaction, inspiration, and fun. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the museum includes a coffee bar and a lunch café, so come hungry for a small bite and for knowledge sure to fill your plate.
GET READY TO DISCOVER THE WORLD OF MUSIC
The museum is a place where you can put on a wireless headset and begin your own world tour. Maybe you’ll roam continent to continent?
Maybe you’ll rush over to the Artist Gallery first, to listen to famous artists like Taylor Swift or Elvis Presley as they rock out familiar lyrics. Or fulfill your dream of playing an instrument in the Interactive Gallery. If you are a visual learner, you might first visit the instrument collections and videos of music being played within their unique, original settings.
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)’s immersive exhibits foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and craftsmanship and traditions of instrument makers from past and present. MIM is also about experiencing the sensory nature of music and how it affects human emotions.
Make sure to wear your comfortable walking shoes. Your personalized tour takes about three hours. During your visit, you are sure to discover how life revolves around music. There is no need to play an instrument to appreciate the universal language of music at MIM.
This month, MIM invites you to discover the signature experience of Southeast Asia, without leaving Arizona. On Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy informative talks, traditional dances, and live performances which highlight the rich culture of Southeast Asia. This signature experience is free with admission to the museum.
Besides personalized visits, MIM also offers educational classes for all ages. MIMkids Mini Music Makers introduces little ones to music through interaction and movements. MIMkids Junior Museum Guides offers a four-class program, where students participate in music making and learn about cultures worldwide.
Senior programs can also benefit from MIM’s life-enrichment programs. Those experiencing age-related memory loss may find effective healing power through music, while the creative aging series is designed to stimulate memories and emotions as well as provide stress reduction benefits. Learn more about these unique programs online at Musical Instrument Museum (mim.org).
After your museum exploration, consider capping off your day of discovery at nearby Desert Ridge, for a bite and a brew at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, or explore nearby Asian fan favorites like Sizzle Korean Barbeque or Jin Jia, just minutes away from the museum.
Should you need additional assistance in planning a visit to the Musical Instrument Museum, contact their guest service team at (480) 478-6000 or guestservice@MIM.org. Parking is free for visitors.