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| THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC |
 Featuring more than 3,000 instruments and artifacts from around the world on exhibit, and an ongoing program of exciting live performances, the world’s first truly global musical instrument museum has officially opened its doors. MIM will celebrate the diversity of world musical cultures through audio and video enabled exhibitions and concerts in its 299-seat Music Theater. A $250-million project, MIM opens in a 190,000-square-foot building with two floors of spacious, light-filled galleries featuring instruments, artifacts, costumes, recordings and videos from every corner of the globe, as well as an Artist Gallery featuring instruments linked to world-renowned musicians including John Lennon, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, George Benson and more. The Collection The instruments in MIM’s collection, representing every country in the world, were selected for fine construction, the reputation of their makers, special provenance, or connections to famous performers. In addition to acquiring objects through purchase and gifts, MIM’s curatorial staff has traveled extensively to collect instruments and artifacts that convey the diversity of cultures and global musical practices. To date, MIM has collected more than 12,000 instruments and objects, and plans to display 3,000 items at the grand opening. “Building this collection isn’t just a curatorial mission, it’s an adventure,” said MIM President and Director Bill DeWalt. “Our curatorial team has literally searched the world to collect diverse instruments that will spark the imagination of our guests, demonstrating the breadth of our musical heritage.” MIM’s vast collection will be highlighted in Geo-Galleries that focus on five global regions, as well as in a special Artist Gallery that features noteworthy instruments played by many of the world’s leading musicians. Visit www.themim.org for more information. 4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ MIM is located in North Phoenix at the southwest corner of Mayo and Tatum Boulevards, south of AZ Loop 101.
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