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Inspirational Museum of Music Making–A Must Visit!

By C. MacDonald

Carlsbad, California–One of the most magnificent museums in the United States is nestled just west of Legoland, above the famous flower fields in this beautiful city in Northern San Diego County. Once you enter the impressive 6,500 square-foot, “hands-on” facility, you’ll be in awe, and in for an experience you’ll never forget.

The Smithsonian-quality, Museum of Making Music, founded in 1998 by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), is an incredible treasure that makes a lasting impression on your senses through huge murals and state-of-the-art gallery displays, which take you back in time, bring you to the present and get you thinking about the future.

“We have over 500 instruments on display and up to 80 clips that help preserve our musical heritage,” said the museum’s B.J. Morgan. “We tell the story of the people who created the instruments and show the importance of them to our country and the world. We offer concerts with musicians from around the globe and we have a variety of educational programs.” Read more…>

CONCERTS: See calendar of events on museumofmakingmusic.org
LOCATION: 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays and holidays
ADMISSION: $5-8, free age 5 and under
INFO: (760) 438-5996