![Tūnak (arched harp)[1] Karen people, late 20th c. Wood, Metal Ex ... ... ... Collection Mí-gyaùng (plucked zither)[1] Mon people, 2008 wood We read about the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Trip Advisor - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is fascinating, the exhibits are great and the hands-on displays were fun. We spent almost 5 hours here and still felt rushed - this place is definitely worth a detour. I know nothing about musical instruments so if you happen to know what a particular instrument is, please feel free to comment on it. I tried to include as many labels as possible. The museum is in Phoenix, AZ - we visited it in March 2014.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Musical_instruments_on_display_at_the_MIM_%2814348466521%29.jpg)
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Tūnak (arched harp)[1] Karen people, late 20th c. Wood, Metal Ex ... ... ... Collection Mí-gyaùng (plucked zither)[1] Mon people, 2008 wood We read about the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Trip Advisor - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is fascinating, the exhibits are great and the hands-on displays were fun. We spent almost 5 hours here and still felt rushed - this place is definitely worth a detour. I know nothing about musical instruments so if you happen to know what a particular instrument is, please feel free to comment on it. I tried to include as many labels as possible. The museum is in Phoenix, AZ - we visited it in March 2014. |
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| Source | Musical instruments on display at the MIM |
| Author | Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA |
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