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| - I found the Musical Instrument Museum to be a great place to get away and take your mind off things as well as learn about the influences and methods of music throughout the world.
First off, it's a beautifully built facility. The front lobby is a long corridor stretching the length of the building with two story high ceilings. On the east side are windows that stretch from the floor up allowing for dramatic, natural lighting. The parking lot also allows for ample parking. So no reason to worry there if that is a concern for you.
The first floor is comprised of auditoriums for the many musical events the museum hosts throughout the year. I have not attended any of these events yet. In addition to the first floor is a store with items ranging in price from a couple of bucks for little knick-knacks to very high priced items. If I recall correctly, there was a beautifully crafted musical instrument priced at more than $1000.00. You can also find a cafe on the first level.
The main attraction to the museum is of course are the displays and there are many representing the world. You can opt to take along a set of headphones with you to allow you to listen to the audio commentary at each display. In order to hear the commentary, you have to get close enough for the little box your headphones are attached to pick up the signal emitted at each display. I did not find the set of headphone obtrusive at all.
On the first floor, you'll find the North American display with instruments that are more familiar to everyone. The American display contained modern musicians such as Seal, Santana, and Paramore. I don't recall what other part of the world is represented on the first level, but the bulk of the world is located on the second floor which included Asia, Africa, South America, the Carribean, and the Oceanic Nations.
Overall, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) was a great experience. I've only been there once so far, but It's something the whole family can appreciate. Personally, I'm not much for the concerts they hold just because I'm not familiar with the music their visitors play, but that's just me. If you are a real music lover; would like to learn about other cultures; or perhaps are from another part of the world and would like to feel a connection to that part of the world, then I believe you would appreciate the concerts held at this site.
For more information regarding the MIM, I recommend visiting their website at http://www.themim.org .
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