What a fun and interesting museum! On our visit to Phoenix my husband (a music teacher/music fanatic) insisted we stop here. I was skeptical at first, but ended up having a good time at the museum (even though it paled in comparison to my husband's absolute awe.) Even for people who are simply music enthusiasts and wouldn't fancy themselves experts in any way, this museum has a lot to offer. The instruments are very interesting and presented in a way that appeals to a wide audience. The listening stations really add to the experience as well. I was surprised with how much I learned, and even more surprised that four hours went by without me really noticing. \n\nI'm not sure, however, if this musueum is really appropriate for younger children. There were some little kids when we were there and they were finicky and irritating as my husband and I were traversing the various exhibits. There is little to no interaction with the majority of the instruments in the museum beyond listening, and I think the excitement of learning about different cultures would be lost on anyone under 12-13. \n\nOverall, I was very impressed with the museum and commend them for making something that is interesting to people with varying degrees of interest in musical instruments. I will definitely recommend stopping by for people visiting the area!
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