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Musical Instrument Museum

4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050 (Desert Ridge)
480-478-6000
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Ranked #2 of 120 attractions in Phoenix
Type: Museums
Traveller Description: The Musical Instrument Museum, also known as MIM, is a world-class museum in North Phoenix showcasing musical instruments from around the world in... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Mountain View, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I don't even know where to start with this museum, so I'll start where we did. There is an Experience Gallery where you can play with musical instruments including a gong, rattles and a theremin. Moving next door, there is the Mechanical Music Gallery including instruments that play themselves. Then on to the Artist Gallery featuring instruments of artist from... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It is a fascinating venue. The stereo headphone musical experience is worth your time and effort to visit this more remote location in the Phoenix area. The average visit is over 3 hours....which I perceive is a longer period than enjoyed by other museums. The pairing of the sensorial experience with the vision of the actual instruments is unique and... More

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Tempe, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went to see Tom Rush on Sunday night 5/19/2013. What a great venue! The sound was fantastic, the seating very comfortable. I will be checking your website for upcoming events. I will be back and highly recommend to anyone. Beautiful building.

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Peoria, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It is divided by continents and countries. They have examples of most all musical instruments. There are recordings and video of local musicians playing most of them. You get headphones when you buy your ticket. When you walk by a display the video and recording start playing, music in your headphones. One of my old teachers was in the video... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Prepare to spend hours here listening to music, watching videos of musicians playing instruments from all over the world, looking at all the different instruments, costumes, sheet music, lyrics, famous musician equipment, how some instruments were built, playing some instruments, looking at new items being prepared for exhibit, a restraunt, shop and theatre. There were instruments from almost every country... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

One of the most interesting and modern museums ever! Truly a unique museum and almost indescribable. It is very user-friendly. The coffee shop is good, too.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It's hard to explain to friends what is in store for them when they visit MIM! You can spend as much time as you want on each exhibit - and ignore others entirely. It is the number 1 attraction that we use for out of town guests.

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Not a huge music person, but I did learn alot about music from around the world. The displays are very well done and having the audio available at each display was very helpful. Great place to bring family, especially when you don't want to talk alot. The cafe is really good.

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Chandler, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

World class museum. Fantastic layout and impossible to see all of it in one trip. Great concerts as well. This place was created with great imagination and creativity. Have lunch there also; the food is excellent.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Learn about music from all over the world. Great for kids and adults some exhibits change so come often. Also live music events are great.

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