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Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

 By Bruce Shawkey Probably won't ever get to this place (it's in Phoenix, Ariz.) , but on the off chance I do, here's some information about this place. First of all, their website is https://mim.org/ Museum Hours Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Holiday Hours Thanksgiving | Closed Christmas Day | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: 480.478.6000 Parking: Parking is free. The parking lot entrance is located on Mayo Boulevard, just south of Loop 101. Mobility & Physical Access: Complimentary wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers are available. Galleries: Steinway MIM's Steinway exhibit tells the story of master cabinetmaker Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg, who in 1836 turned to the art of piano making, using his home kitchen as a workshop. It also features the first Steinway grand piano, known as the "Kitchen Piano." Electronic Music  MIM's Electronic Music exhibit is filled with exciting instruments, including a custom-built EML Elect...

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