This is a vast museum for music buffs. The museum is divided by instrument types, and also by countries from around the world, so you will want to target what you want to see if you don't have a lot of time to view everything. You can spend a whole day there which may justify the higher admission price, thus why I am giving it a 4 star versus 5 star review. The place is immaculate. The headphone set which voiced information as you passed specific exhibits was a neat feauture to roam with . When you want to get your inner musician on, you can go the activity room to jam on drums, gong cymbals, strum the guitar, or pluck the harp and test your vibrations on the voice machine.
The concert hall has exquisite acoustics, and as there is not a bad seat in the house. MIM showcases names like Doc Severinson, Spencer Day, Ottmar Liebert all well-known but kind of 'under the radar' but outstanding artists who are heard better in this smaller and more intimate venue. Prices for the tickets are hard to beat for these special performers.