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Interactive, Super Fun, Small Museum

This museum is small, but tons of fun. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, the... read more

Reviewed October 10, 2023
osoositotravel
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Munich, Germany
Fun for everyone

WOW! What an amazing place! There are all kinds of instruments - some from the 1800’s! Great place... read more

Reviewed May 2, 2023
Trish K
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Los Angeles, California
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Reviewed January 19, 2015

This museum is hidden away in an industrial park and has little signage to direct you to it; but it's a fabulous museum, and well worth searching out. Along with the other exhibits are instruments that you're invited to play. Music history, beautiful instruments, and friendly staff.

Date of experience: January 2015
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Reviewed January 9, 2015

This little museum is a gem if you or your kids like music. You can see, hear, and play instruments from the late 1800s through the jazz age, rock'n'roll, and post-punk-grunge-reggae current stuff. Everything from ordinary little harmonicas to unique horns, amazing vintage guitars, and gorgeous keyboards. Well worth the little detour and the admission when you're between LA and San Diego.

Date of experience: December 2014
Thank David R
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Reviewed January 9, 2015

Tons of experiential points for this place! A great place to learn about instruments and their connection to the people and the tools of the music industry. I am a music teacher- Looking forward to returning!

Date of experience: April 2014
Thank Robert N
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Reviewed December 29, 2014

different museum. It covers musical instruments. Some hands on others interactive. We dropped in on a whim and spent 2 hours there. Fun

Date of experience: December 2014
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Reviewed December 29, 2014

My teenage son and I spent about an hour and half here. The place is small but had some interesting hands-on exhibits. My son loves music so this was a nice place to visit instead of shopping like the rest of the family. Parking was easy and the entrance fee was reasonable.

Date of experience: September 2014
Thank Albert C
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