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| - I was directed to the MIM by my stepdaughter, who said I would enjoy it. I did, so let's start with the good stuff.
The exhibits are nicely done, not behind glass or plexiglass, but in the open where they can be seen easily and up close. Although there are railings designed to separate the people from the very fragile instruments, there is still sufficient space to look over and take a GOOD look at something interesting.
The docent who was working in the Experience Room was a real hoot and I enjoyed interacting with him.
The facility is beautiful and nicely laid out. I didn't get lost, as I might have at another venue.
Now for the negatives:
1. This place is NOT, I don't believe, ADA compliant. For a facility of this size, there are only ten (10) handicapped parking places, and today five of them were blocked off for fresh painting. I don't understand why that painting couldn't have been done after hours, since the museum closes at 5:00 p.m. I had to park about three rows and 10 cars down from the front door and by the time I got to the door, my hips were screaming so that I had to sit down for a while. I parked next to a handicapped van that had a wheelchair ramp and lift; the van had to park diagonally across two spaces to make sure that they had sufficient access space when they returned. I also saw a woman with a walker having to walk MUCH further than she should have to get to the front door. I spoke to the on-site manager who tried to convince me that the museum is compliant with ADA requirements. Sorry, folks, I don't believe it. It is unreasonable to expect a parking lot of this size for a facility of this size to have only ten spaces; for five of them to be blocked off all day is unconscionable!
2. There is no Senior admission rate, nor is there a military admission rate. Every other museum I've visited recently has a rate structure that offers discount admissions to seniors and military (active or retired/and family). This museum is providing a slap in the fact to the seniors, many of whom attend their concerts and activities (I saw more seniors today than under-55s), and certainly an insult to the military who are defending and have defended this country.
3. The food in the cafe is TOO DARNED EXPENSIVE. Another reviewer mentioned the $8.00 hot dog which arrived cold in the middle with half a bun. I didn't have that experience, but I find $15.00 too much to pay for a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and a bottled soft drink.
I did turn in a comment card about the ADA and the admission rates. I'd bet my last dollar that nothing is done to correct or modify their policies, as the manager on duty didn't seem too concerned about MY concerns.
The museum is lovely; too bad the experience wasn't.
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