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A DAY AT THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM MIM IN SCOTTSDALE
Unleash your passion for music and explore the world's diverse sounds at the Musical Instrument Museum MIM. This unique institution, with over 7,500 instruments from more than 200 countries and territories showcased across its galleries and exhibits, guarantees an unforgettable experience that appeals to visitors of all ages.
Connect With Legs
Step into the Artist Gallery and let your favorite musical icons come alive. Marvel at a collection that pays homage to legary artists such as Elvis Presley, Maroon 5, Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Buddy Rich, Glen Campbell, and more, each displaying their instruments, stage outfits, awards, and rare memorabilia.
Beat Your Own Drum
Feel inspired? Head over to the Experience Gallery where you can embrace your inner musician. Play along with a variety of self-made sounds on gongs, ukuleles, or drum sets designed for communal fun. Witness mechanical musical wonders at play in the Mechanical Music Gallery; marvel as orchestrions like Apollonia perform their rition of Copacabana, demonstrating instruments that can play by themselves.
Travel Through World Cultures
Asc to MIM’s Geographic Galleries and journey through music across continents. Explore Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and United StatesCanada with historically significant and rare musical artifacts displayed alongside multimedia performances that bring these sounds back to their original cultural contexts for an immersive experience.
Explore Special Exhibitions
Complement your visit with special exhibitions that ext beyond MIM's permanent collection. Past exhibitions have included Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins Banjos, Treasures: Legary Musical Instruments, The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon, and Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power. Keep up-to-date on current and past exhibits by visiting MIM's official website.
Learn and Listen
Immerse yourself in the world of music conservation at the museum’s Conservation Lab. Get a first-hand look at instruments being restored and preserved through a large viewing window as skilled professionals carefully examine, clean, restore, and repr them. For an even closer look, sign up for VIP Tours that take you behind-the-scenes to see these processes up close.
Concerts in the MIM Music Theater
Experience live performances throughout the year at MIM's award-winning 300-seat MIM Music Theater. Enjoy a wide array of musical genres from rock and jazz to classical folk music, all agnst an acoustically superb background. Signature Events held on select weeks offer unique opportunities for curator talks, workshops, film screenings, and more.
Shop and Savor
Cap off your visit with a trip to the MIM Museum Store or Cafe Allegro, both offering unique experiences. Find music-inspired gifts, local produce-based dishes at Cafe Allegro, which offers rotating menus featuring hot entrees, salads, soups, and grill items reflecting global flavors. The cafe also provides grab-and-go snacks and beverages during museum hours.
Unite Through Sound
MIM has been recognized as one of the top 12 museums in the United States by Tripadvisor for its comprehensive tours that cater to music enthusiasts of all ages. These curated experiences highlight the rich diversity and history of global musical practices, showcasing how cultures unite through their shared love of music.
By Denise Bakar
Denise Bakar is a passionate Arizona-based writer, digital content creator, and marketer who merges her affection for outdoor adventures with an appreciation for fine wines and cuisine. When not penning articles, she can be found teeing off on golf courses, hitting the slopes, or exploring nature trls, often accompanied by her goldoodle, Koda.
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