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# Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

A world of music awaits at the Musical Instrument Museum Plan Your Visit Travel the World Through Music Enjoy fun and unforgettable musical experiences at MIM! Whether you’re exploring our expansive galleries and seeing thousands of instruments or attending a dynamic program or live concert, there’s something for everyone. Start Your Journey Visit the Museum Explore Our Events & Classes Enjoy a Concert What’s New at MIM Signature Event Experience Brazil Sat. & Sun., October 3 & 4 Signature Event Experience Brazil Sat. & Sun., October 3 & 4 News Unprecedented Collection of Ancient Chinese Musical Instruments to be Displayed at MIM Concerts Fall 2026 Concert Series On Sale Now! MIMkids Classes MIMkids Mini Music Makers Exhibit Update Historic Chicago Stadium Organ Console Gifted to MIM by the Maloof Foundation See Full Calendar Featured Experiences All Concerts Events Signature Events Experience Brazil October 3 & 4  |  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Guitar Benise October 8  |  7:30 p.m. Classical Kronos Quartet October 9  |  6:30 p.m. MIMkids Classes MIMkids Musical Adventures October 10  |  1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Spotlight Series Spotlight on Tango October 11  |  11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Rock Benmont Tench October 12  |  7:00 p.m. Soul, R&B, and Funk Devon Gilfillian October 13  |  7:00 p.m. Global Altan October 14  |  7:00 p.m. Workshops World Choir Workshop: Musical Theater in the United States October 22  |  1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Curator Talks MIM Talks: Spooky, Scary, Spine-Chilling Music October 27  |  1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Guitar Benise October 8  |  7:30 p.m. Classical Kronos Quartet October 9  |  6:30 p.m. Rock Benmont Tench October 12  |  7:00 p.m. Soul, R&B, and Funk Devon Gilfillian October 13  |  7:00 p.m. Global Altan October 14  |  7:00 p.m. Signature Events Experience Brazil October 3 & 4  |  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MIMkids Classes MIMkids Musical Adventures October 10  |  1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Spotlight Series Spotlight on Tango October 11  |  11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Workshops World Choir Workshop: Musical Theater in the United States October 22  |  1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Curator Talks MIM Talks: Spooky, Scary, Spine-Chilling Music October 27  |  1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. See Full Calendar “Music transcends age, race, religion, borders, and time. It’s the global language that touches us all. MIM celebrates our diversity and connects us through musical expression.” — Roberta Flack “One of the greatest museums not just in the country but on the planet.” — Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam “One of the most extraordinary museums I have ever experienced!” — MIM guest, Facebook “MIM is my favorite museum in the world. Everyone needs to see it.” — Tony Bennett Your Support Matters Every gift makes a difference. Whether you are making a one-time donation or a lasting legacy gift, your support helps MIM preserve musical traditions from around the world and inspire every guest who walks through our doors. You can support MIM through: Membership Corporate Partnerships One-Time and Ongoing Donations Volunteering at MIM Planned Giving Make Your Impact