SENIOR PROGRAMS

MIM’s life-enrichment programs tap into the powerful effects of the healing power of music for people experiencing age-related memory loss. The creative aging series reduces stress and stimulates memories and emotions. These unique programs feature guided gallery tours and music-making workshops at MIM.

Supported by the Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation

AARP Memory Care and Music Series

This program is designed for people with cognitive impairment, including memory loss and dementia. Each session includes a 45-minute gallery tour led by a MIM museum guide and a 45-minute music-making session facilitated by a music therapist. In each session, participants explore a variety of cultures through instruments and music, interacting, sharing stories, and having a multisensory musical experience. Care partners are invited and encouraged to attend with participants.

Session Dates and Gallery Focus

January 10  |  Africa and Middle East Galleries

February 7  |  Asia and Oceania Galleries

March 6  |  Latin America Gallery

April 3  |  Europe Gallery

May 1  |  United States / Canada Gallery

June 5  |  Orientation, Mechanical, and Artist Galleries

September 11  |  Latin America Gallery

October 9  |  Europe Gallery

November 6  |  United States / Canada Gallery

December 4  |  Africa and Middle East Galleries

All sessions meet 1–3 p.m. Check-in is from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

If you have questions, contact adulttours@MIM.org or 480.478.6031.

AARP Music Enrichment Series

This program is designed for active seniors and taps into the powerful effects music has promoting social and physical well-being. Sessions engage participants through exploration of music, instruments, and global cultures. Each session features an engaging 45-minute gallery tour followed by a participatory music-making workshop. Guests can trace cultural roots and traditions and independently explore MIM’s galleries following the program.

Session Dates and Gallery Focus

January 24  |  Orientation, Mechanical, and Artist Galleries

March 20  |  Africa and Middle East Galleries

April 17  |  Asia and Oceania Galleries

September 25  |  Europe Gallery

October 23  |  Latin America Gallery

December 18  |  United States / Canada Gallery

All sessions meet 1–3 p.m. Check-in is from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

If you have questions, contact adulttours@MIM.org or 480.478.6031.

Visit some of MIM’s most popular exhibits with museum curators, and have fun moving and making music through activities specially created for these videos by the Arizona State University Music Therapy program!