Museum of Making Music, California, United States
4.5 (372 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #3 in Carlsbad Speciality Museums
Hidden Gem!
The Museum of Making Music celebrates the music products industry’s rich history from 1900 to today. Through unique exhibitions, vibrant and varied live music performances, and innovative educational programs, the Museum shares the accomplishments and impact of the people who make, sell, and use musical instruments and products. When you step into the galleries (and back in time) you’ll see outstanding examples of musical instruments, many of them displayed in vintage music store settings. You’ll also hear some familiar tunes in audio and video clips, have many hands-on opportunities to pick up and play a variety of instruments, and discover the innovative ways that the music industry has grown over the years.
Address
5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4608
Mobile
Website
http://www.museumofmakingmusic.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 20:17
User Ratings
4.5 based on (372 reviews)
Reviews
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5Rose S 5:00 PM Feb 11, 2023
Hidden Gem!
Loved this little museum. Great docents, who told us it was completely rearranged during the pandemic, so it's more by instrument group than chronological. There are a wide range of new and antique instruments, great videos with history and music, and multiple areas where kids and adults can play a bunch of different instruments, physical and electronic.
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4Michael T 5:00 PM Aug 10, 2022
Worth The Visit!
This is a very fun museum that makes for a great stop on the way to San Diego or a perfect thing to do if you're staying at Legoland and want to try something steps away. This would be a great place without kids if you were actually to listen/watch all the videos... but if you have small children, they're just going to want to play stuff. There is an opportunity to do so, but if it's busy, it might be kind of difficult with kids who have a hard time waiting. The up-side is that I got the impression that this place isn't busy all that often. So it's definitely worth a try. I got to try a couple of things I've always wanted to (like a goli and a chapman stick). I did feel the price kind of exceeded our experience. It cost us $40 ($15/adult, $10/kid, 2 and under are free) to get in, and I just felt like this was more of a $20 experience... but it's still worth it. You'll see some amazing things, especially if you have older kids.
