# Things to do with kids at Musical Instrument Museum

> 7 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050, in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area. Dates and times are Arizona Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [MIMkids Junior Museum Guides — fall training](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mimkids-junior-museum-guides-fall-training--listing-defe5921497f597b68e91b10) — Sat, Oct 31 (+5 more dates) · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Paid · checked Oct 12. Students explore world cultures, make music and train to lead museum gallery tours during a signature family event.
- [Unearthed Musical Masterpieces opening weekend](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/unearthed-musical-masterpieces-opening-weekend--listing-0ed53c0260d22f8dff114da6) — Fri, Nov 6 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 12. Celebrate ancient Chinese music with lion dances, performances, instrument-inspired crafts and gallery exploration for all ages.
- [<i>Unearthed Musical Masterpieces from the Southern Kingdoms of Ancient China</i> Opening Weekend](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/i-unearthed-musical-masterpieces-from-the-southern-kingdoms-of-ancient--listing-6624973fafc7f8fe92861e27) — Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · With admission · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Explore one of the most sophisticated musical traditions of ancient China! Hear and see MIM’s new special exhibition brought to life through vibrant lion dances,&hellip;
- [MIMkids Musical Adventures: Indigenous Nova Scotia](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mimkids-musical-adventures-indigenous-nova-scotia--listing-1ad3de2597d0044f6e9c48be) — Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Ages 6–10 · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Children explore Indigenous Nova Scotia through music, gallery discoveries and crafting a ji’kmaqn clapper.
- [Joy to the World — Musical Instrument Museum](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/joy-to-the-world-musical-instrument-museum--listing-cf77a0667ab0317b27a5c020) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · With admission · checked Oct 16. A holiday weekend at the Musical Instrument Museum in north Phoenix celebrating the uplifting power of song and rhythm, with festive performances of music from around the world…
- [MIMkids Musical Adventures: Indonesia](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mimkids-musical-adventures-indonesia--listing-54ea583e501e1437cd095fd8) — Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Ages 6–10 · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Children explore Indonesia through music, gallery discoveries and crafting a ceng-ceng cymbal.
- [Phoenix Boys Choir: Ceremony of Carols — Musical Instrument Museum](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/phoenix-boys-choir-ceremony-of-carols-musical-instrument-museum--listing-2627b227b28ec81892dd48db) — Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Paid · checked Oct 24. The Phoenix Boys Choir opens its 79th season, 'Pathways', with its holiday concert series built around Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols — the choir's first performance of…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Mini Music Makers: baby and caregiver music](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mini-music-makers-baby-and-caregiver-music--listing-4435fd6653e6beaaadb5ee2c) — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday: 9:30–10 a.m. infants; 10:15–10:45 a.m. ages 1–3… · Musical Instrument Museum · Ages 0–5 · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Babies and young children join caregivers in singing, movement and instrument play inspired by musical cultures around the world.

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