Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix
Overview
Available languages
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The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) offers a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Phoenix. With more than 4,200 instruments on display, MIM showcases music and cultures from every country in the world through engaging exhibits and state-of-the-art audio and video technology. In MIM’s Artist Gallery, get a close-up look at instruments played by influential artists, such as Prince, Elvis Presley, Ravi Shankar, Glen Campbell, Madonna, Johnny Cash, and many others. And finally, make some music of your own in the Experience Gallery!
MIM’s Café Allegro offers delicious global cuisine, and the award-winning Museum Store includes an array of creative, global, and music-inspired gifts.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Parking is free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Musical Instrument Museum
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) offers a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Phoenix. With more than 4,200 instruments on display, MIM showcases music and cultures from every country in the world through engaging exhibits and state-of-the-art audio and video technology. In MIM’s Artist Gallery, get a close-up look at instruments played by influential artists, such as Prince, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Johnny Cash, and many others. And finally, make some music of your own in the Experience Gallery! MIM’s Café Allegro offers delicious global cuisine, and the award-winning Museum Store includes an array of creative, global, and music-inspired gifts. Upon arrival, please check in at the Guest Service desk to receive your headset and guidePORT. Parking is free. Strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers are welcome. Food and drink are not allowed inside the museum. All backpacks and any bags larger than 18 inches by 18 inches must be checked at Guest Service.
What‘s Included
Headset and guidePORT (audio guide)
Special exhibition tickets sold separately on the premises
Meeting points
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix
Reviews
245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must See!
Sherpa494678,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely stunning museum experience. The way music, culture, and history are woven together is both moving and immersive. Every gallery tells a story. This is a must-see, even if you don’t consider yourself a music lover. Give yourself at least 3 hours to truly explore and enjoy everything the museum has to offer.
This is the third time...
Joe B,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the third time I’ve been here + the first time I mostly took my time and checked out all of the kiosk videos where I could and listened to the instruments. That took me almost three hours! There’s so much to do here and absorb. Definitely with the $20 entry for sure. The staff are great and there’s so much to see!
Excellent tour and highly recommend!
Yukiko M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique and Impressive! Very well organized. It's large place and takes more than 3 hours to walk through...
Best museum ever! There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss it!
catherinesL9109QG,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous!! Give yourself and anyone with you a complete day because there is so much to see and experience. This museum covers all music forms from ancient to contemporary, many of the actual instruments, stories of individuals that have contributed to the industry, and so much more. This is a museum for everyone.
A Museum not to be missed!
enjoyslife3,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous museum! It was overcast out so we decided to go for an hour. We ended up staying for three hours! It is that good! They give you a headset and you walk around and get to enjoy the experience at your own pace. The headset automatically engages with the screen you are in front of. One area is all different countries. They have maps to show you were those are in the world. The museum is large, clean, beautifully arranged to enjoy yourself. The workers/volunteers are all top notch. So helpful, friendly and engaging. This is a museum not to be missed!
A Must See for AZ Visitors
AJH Scottsdale,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When you live in AZ, you tend to have a lot of visitors, and the Musical Instrument Museum is always on our entertainment list. Friends and family love it, and so do we. We always discover something new too. Few things are better than you expect them to be -- this is one! Just know, you'll want to spend more time there than you think you will, so plan a good chunk of time.
A Thorough coverage of Musical Instruments from everywhere
158marilyna,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We needed a rainy day activity and this filled the bill. The Museum was thorough on every type of instrument for every country and continent. We easily could have spent another 1-2 hours.
Immersive fun museum
DesertdebDubai,,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We underestimated the time we would like to spend here thinking 2 and a half hours would be enough - it wasn’t! What a fabulous totally immersive experience using headphones and technology so that when you walk up to an exhibit you hear the music and watch video clips of performances. My favourite part was the hall of musicians - from Elvis to Taylor Swift and everything in between! And instruments from around the world - the exhibits cover 2 floors and there is a gallery where you can have a go yourself 🤗 Just make sure you allow at least 3 hours - and the shop is pretty cool too!
Like a Jersey diner almost to much to take in
ogura98,,May 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty much all the other reviews were accurate. You get lost in all the instaments from around the world. You watch them on the video screens while listening on your headset and just get lost in the music. Before we knew it 4 hours had gone by. It's realy overwelming how much there is to experience and its a great way to beat the heat.
This is a must-do!
JoyI,,Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As an instrumentalist, I have been to other musical instruments museums in Europe, so thought this one might be interesting, but didn't have any expectation that I would be blown away by it. It was just incredible! Loved the headphone experience combined with music videos and seeing this wealth of instruments from around the world. We could have stayed so much longer, but ran out of stamina.
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