The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) offers a stunning and unique setting for weddings and receptions, with world-class service, sumptuous cuisine, magical entertainment, and incomparable musical and cultural exhibits, displaying more than 6,500 musical instruments and artifacts from around the world. MIM offers magnificent indoor spaces and beautiful, outdoor courtyards with lush desert landscaping and breathtaking views of Arizona sunsets. From the museum façade of Indian sandstone to the interior Venetian plaster walls and Italian porcelain floors, MIM contains 40,000 square feet of event spaces of transcendent beauty and grace.
The Jill Dahlin Courtyard offers an intimate outdoor setting for weddings and receptions, with picturesque landscaping, natural seating elements, and a serene water feature. The courtyard can be used alone or in conjunction with the Founders Room and/or North El Río to create a suite of alluring event spaces. Erica Velasco Photographers
The enchanting main courtyard features lush desert landscaping, natural seating elements, and two tranquil water features. At dusk, Arizona sunsets provide a majestic backdrop for this calm and welcoming space . . . A perfect location for an evening wedding or reception.
El Río means “the river” in Spanish and this magnificent 450 ft. Long thoroughfare winds through the interior of the museum like a graceful, flowing waterway. North El Río is a light-filled space that can be used for ceremonies or receptions. South El Río is a versatile setting that accommodates seated dinners, cocktail hours, and intimate ceremonies.
The Founders Room offers a private, relaxed room for a small ceremony or reception. It can be used in conjunction with the adjacent Jill Dahlin Courtyard and/Or North El Río to allow for guest flow. Dean Stevenson Photography
The spectacular MIM Music Theater is a unique location for the ceremony that incorporates video projection and/or musical performances. A world-renowned concert venue, the theater is acoustically superb and aesthetically magical. Savidge Photography
The world is waiting for you at the bottom of the grand staircase. Descend from upper El Río for a ceremonial entrance into South El Río. A must for music lovers, the artist gallery makes for a delightful interlude for your guests, while allowing you and your beloved to capture one-of-a-kind photos. Erica Velasco Photographers
MIM’s Main Entrance Erica Velasco Photographers
Main Courtyard
Main Courtyard Savidge Photography
Founders Room Erica Velasco Photographers
Music Theater Erica Velasco Photographers
Jill Dahlin Courtyard Savidge Photography
Geographic Galleries Erica Velasco Photographers
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“I wanted to thank you guys one hundred times for making my wedding as beautiful and smooth as possible! I really appreciated the MIM delivering every promise made for the day of the event. The museum and courtyard looked gorgeous! My guests had an amazing time and raved about absolutely everything!” —Prince and Pilar Amukamara
“I wanted to thank you guys one hundred times for making my wedding as beautiful and smooth as possible! I really appreciated the MIM delivering every promise made for the day of the event. The museum and courtyard looked gorgeous! My guests had an amazing time and raved about absolutely everything!”
Contact MIM’s private events team at 480.245.6913 or events@MIM.org.
