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Instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass music

See a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more—that have shaped generations of American music since before the Civil War. Learn More »

Fall Concert Series On Sale Now!

MIM’s Fall 2024 Concert Series is on sale now! Members who give $500+ annually receive 10% off concert tickets! To get the latest announcements as artists are added throughout the season, sign up to receive concert news. Learn More »

We’re Open! 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Daily

Travel the world through music in MIM’s Geographic Galleries, get a close-up look at instruments played by influential artists in the Artist Gallery, and have fun making some music of your own in the Experience Gallery. Reserve your entry tickets online today! Learn More »

A World of Music Awaits

You love music—so do we. Become a member today and support MIM’s mission all year! Members enjoy exclusive benefits, including unlimited museum admission, free admission to monthly Signature Events, 10% off at the Museum Store, subscription to Quarter Notes, and more! Learn More »

July Is Educator Appreciation Month!

Throughout the month, prekindergarten through 12^th-grade educators receive free admission and a 10% discount on most items at the Museum Store, Café Allegro, and Beats Coffee Bar^®. Learn about MIM’s field trip options and explore our galleries to discover inspiration for lesson plans. Enjoy free drop-in STEM professional development opportunities on select dates. Learn More »

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—Eddie Vedder

“MIM is my favorite museum in the world. Everyone needs to see it.”

—Tony Bennett

“MIM is people, culture, music, humanity. It is the first time in a long time I have felt that there is more that connects us than divides us. . . . Music is the voice of the soul.”

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Explore a world of music, connect with your heritage, and see over 4,200 instruments on display from every corner of the globe.

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MIM’s Music Theater

MIM presents a wide variety of concerts in its comfortable acoustically superb 300-seat theater. Approximately 200 artists appear each year, including many who have rarely, if ever, been seen in Phoenix.

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