Quite simply next to THE MET in NYC this is the 2nd best museum I have EVER been to. Now that is saying a lot because I am not a huge fan of Museums of any kind....but this Gem in Phoenix is one of kind and I am certainly glad I had the pleasure of visiting it. I don't know where to begin or end with this review but they say a picture is worth a THOUSAND words well if I can get my pics to download properly please take a look at them and you will fully understand how great this museum is. If I can't download them then let me just say they have Musical Instruments in this establishment from more than 250 countries.....and it will take you more than a day to really appreciate every room in this place. Not to mention it has a cafe....a lab where the instruments are cleaned.....an area to actually play some of the instruments yourself......John Lennon's piano....and Eric Clapton's Guitar.\n\nThey also give you complimentary wireless walkman and headsets so as you walk up to a display you hear the music for that individual country. There are also video displays that match the music your listening to...so you can understand the culture and feel of the music. This is just simply a wonderful oasis of music here in the valley of the sun and it is not to be missed if your visiting this area. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!
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