SIGNATURE EVENTS

Signature Events bring the museum’s galleries to life by celebrating the world’s diverse music and cultures, popular music genres, and iconic musicians with exciting programs year-round. These family-friendly weekend events offer a variety of engaging activities, such as live musical and dance performances, curator talks, film screenings, workshops, storytelling, and more!

Programming is subject to change.

Members enjoy free admission to all Signature Events!

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Celebrate Jazz

Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members

Indulge your love of all things jazz with lively performances and other fun activities perfect for jazz fans of all ages!

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Experience Central Africa

Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members

Experience diverse music and dance traditions of Central Africa at MIM with live performances, curator talks, and other family-friendly activities.

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Experience Cultural Programs

Immerse yourself in diverse music and cultures from around the globe. Each event focuses on a different country or geographic region.

Musical Icon Programs

Commemorate influential and inspiring artists who are known as icons of the musical world and featured in MIM’s galleries.

Celebrate Programs

Discover something new about musical genres and experience how different traditions begin, become popular, and develop over time.

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