Musical Instrument Museum

Music museum in Phoenix showcasing thousands of instruments from around the world with regular live music performances scheduled throughout the year.

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    (480) 478-6000

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    mim.org

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4725 E Mayo Blvd (at N Tatum Blvd) Phoenix , AZ 85050 United States

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Andra Zapartan

Absolutely fabulous! I didn't expect to be so impressed with this museum , but I was blown away. It's extremely well organized and there's a lot of info to take in. Allow 6h for visiting this museum .

Laura Panthofer

Amazing collection of instruments and a cool place to visit. Make sure to allow for a few hours to visit since there is so much to see.

JASON FOWLER

If your in Phoenix Az this is a must stop. Musical instruments from every country . Well will go back we never made it through the whole exhibit .

Robin White

allow yourself at least 3 or 4 hours and you still won’t complete it all. The special exhibit on the history of the electric guitar was great. If you like music of any kind I highly recommend

jeff scult

If you believe music is a thread of global nonverbal communication, that helps define a world culture, and you are a curious sort, this is for u. One of the best museums on the planet.

Julie K

Wow. What a pleasant surprise for a museum . We spent about three hours here and easily could have spent the whole day if we had the time. The Artist Gallery was a favorite.

Meghan Norris

Listen to music from over 200 different countries . You'll walk through each exhibit with headphones so this exhibit is good to visit if traveling alone. Each month they have a special exhibit as well .

Sandy Piehl

The interactive aspect with the head phones really immersed you to the instruments . The sound of the instruments and the history .

Ben Bloomgren

You cannot come to this place too many times. Even as a totally blind person, the experience is phenomenal as long as you come with a sighted person, or get a docent to tour with you.

Debby Asberry-Chua

This is a very nice, seemingly very well-funded museum . It’s beautiful. The gift shop is dangerously good. The exhibits are a delight.

Doug Baer

Very well done museum w/ vast collection. If you're not looking for anything in particular, start on the 2nd floor w/Africa and work around

JK Grence

MIM is an essential Phoenix stop! Get here early, take your time. Take a break for lunch in their terrific café . And have fun banging gongs, taiko, and gamelan in the Experience Music room!

Danny Imes

If you like to learn in an exciting way, then this is a great venue. It has history, events and hands on activities. The event that showcased iconic women was interesting.

The Ritz-Carlton

With 15,000 instruments from 200 countries , the Musical Instruments Museum has exhibits dating back 7,000 years. Clever technology lets you hear (and see) them in historical context. Essential.

Phoenix New Times

2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Use of Technology in a Museum ! Each display senses when you and your headphones approach and plays the appropriate video and audio! Read more

Geof Newsum

Expect to stay longer than you planned. Everything is fascinating and well presented.

Brendon Biegel

Take your time and enjoy the exhibits , then make your way to the Experience Gallery where you can actually try some instruments out. If possible see a performance in their auditorium .

Gordon Wright

This is interesting even to kids and non-music people. It's just really well done and you can pace it however you like.

Amber Triniere

Very awesome please to visit.Your actually allowed to touch the instruments and learn new songs from them, and they have concerts tickets are only $25!

Black Widow Music

A little bit of everything is here and something sure to suit your fancy in some way.

Jenna Mari

Be sure not to miss the Experience Gallery and a bang on the gong. What a great way to get kids excited about music from around the world.

Susan Luebke

Excellent concerts ; you’re truly missing out if you don’t check out their schedule - 250+ a year!

Aly Chandonnet

Amazing place! Should leave plenty of time to experience the whole museum . As a musician its heaven on earth

Juan Morales

Definitely a must see. The only Music Instrument Museum to feature instruments from almost every country .

David Willmore

Definitely check out the Artist Gallery - diverse collection of eras, styles, and artifacts

Kelly H.

There is no "bad seat" in this venue. You are very close to the stage no matter where you sit. Great concerts !

Marlene Riggs

Everything is good here if your a music lover!! Amazing place!!

Kimberly Quinonez

Take tour in this eclectic atmosphere of music instrument appreciation. Go with an open mind. Have fun!

Shawn Partridge

Definitely do the audio tour . Very cool museum .

Musical Instrument Museum - MIM

Check our website (http://themim.org) for free-with-admission Museum Encounters and other events . And don't forget to grab a program at Guest Service to see who's coming to the MIM Music Theater .

Mark Forscher

Go on a Thursday. The museum was practically empty and we spent as long as we wanted in the Experience Gallery playing the instruments .

Musical Instrument Museum - MIM

Don't miss the Artist Gallery , featuring instruments by the likes of Elvis Presley, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Paul Simon, John Lennon, and Eric Clapton (http://themim.org/about/artist-gallery).

Dan

Wow, so much to see! I had no idea!

Manuel D'argence

Come with enough time. It takes longer than it seems but it's totally worth it.

Nancy Garrett

Plan to spend at least four hours. Break the day up with a lunch in the cafeteria - the food is excellent.

Sandy Piehl

Absolutely fabulous, the display of instruments so well done.

David LaSpaluto

Participates in Bank of America Program: free access to BoA/Merrill Lynch card holders, 1st full weekend each month. Show card & ID for 1 free general admission/visit

K12 Inc

Did you know? The Museum’s collection includes 10,000 instruments , from ancient to contemporary , with every country in the world represented. Read more

Island Bruin

Give yourself a lot of time. The video clips are fantastic.

David Willmore

Expect to spend a full day here. It’s easy to get sucked in and realize that 8 hours have just flown by

Kelsey Jones

Such a fun museum ! Much more than we expected.

Jason Viera

Pure magic. Everything about it. Can't wait to see my first concert there.

Shelby Staats

On the second Saturday of every month, those who bank with Bank of America, get in free!

DesertRayne

Beautiful facilty and fantastic collection of musical instruments ! $15 for a museum that you can spend the whole day in is not bad.

Max James

Everything is great, especially for music lovers.

Garrett Dodge

Great for kids

Mini ????

Give yourself PLENTY of time. So much to see, and well worth the $18!

Caleb Park

EVERYTHING THERE IS IN THIS WHOLE MUSEUM

Omkar Kurode

Overwhelming collection of instruments ! Loved it.

Juan Morales

It may seem pricey for admission by it's worth it.

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