What to expect
- •Geographic galleries: instruments from every inhabited continent, with video of local musicians at each country display.
- •Concerts: the museum has its own theater, with concerts mostly in the evening.
The Musical Instrument Museum, known locally as MIM, is one of the best indoor outings in the Valley, and it sits in north Phoenix, a short drive from North Scottsdale. It works for every age, from children who like to watch musicians play to grandparents who want to take their time. Here is what to expect.
Back to the estateFor more indoor ideas, see art museums in Scottsdale and OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
At 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in north Phoenix, a short drive from North Scottsdale.
At least two to three hours. The collection covers nearly 200 countries and territories.
Yes. The videos of musicians from around the world keep most children interested, and the whole visit is indoors.
Collection and location details from published museum descriptions, checked October 2026. Check the museum’s official site for hours and tickets. Paradise Reserve is not affiliated with MIM.
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Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.
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