The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is home to over 7,000 musical instruments and objects from around the world. The museum was opened in April 2010 and is the largest museum of its kind in the world.
The MIM's collection is organized into five major geographic regions: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States and Canada. Each gallery contains instruments and other objects from the region, along with multimedia displays and interactive exhibits that provide information about the instruments' history, construction, and use.
Visitors can use handheld devices called MIMs to listen to audio and watch videos related to the instruments on display. In addition to the galleries, the museum has a performance space, where concerts and other events take place throughout the year.
The MIM also offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including workshops, classes, and summer camps. The museum has received numerous awards and has been recognized for its innovative use of technology, as well as for its commitment to preserving and sharing the world's musical heritage.