FOR YOUR DISTINCTIVE OCCASION
AN UNPARALLELED SETTING FOR YOUR DISTINCTIVE OCCASION As an event destination, MIM offers a variety of options that can harmonize with any occasion. The versatility of the space, combined with its stylish architecture, high level of personal comfort, and distinctive setting, provides the perfect blend of creativity and functionality for events of all types. A location should work with you to ensure that your event sings. Personal advice on everything, from preferred vendors and menu planning to site design and, of course, musical entertainment, is the mark of a location that not only provides beautiful scenery but also impeccable assistance. Thank you for considering MIM for your special event or occasion. We welcome your business and look forward to serving you.
ABOUT MIM Music is something all humans share, a source of beauty and comfort in our daily lives, a means to give voice to our joy in times of celebration, and a powerful force that brings us all together. Music is the lifelong friend that we all have in common. The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates music as all of these things—a sustaining human gift and wellspring of global culture. We invite people from every nation and walk of life to come and share in this common legacy, be amazed by the beauty and diversity of musical instruments from all across the globe, and be enriched by their sounds and the stories they have to tell.
Founders Room
Founders Room
Jill Dahlin Courtyard
FOUNDERS ROOM AND JILL DAHLIN COURTYARD The Founders Room, located off of El Río (the central “spine” of the museum) and across from the Music Theater, provides a versatile place to hold receptions, business meetings, presentations, seated dinners, and luncheons. The Founders Room features two high-definition television monitors and a butler’s pantry that provides ease of access for catering; it is uniquely laid out with optimum lighting and sound capabilities. This space is ideal for events in conjunction with the Music Theater. Adjacent to the Founders Room, the Jill Dahlin Courtyard offers event guests an intimate outdoor setting while featuring natural seating elements and a serene water fountain. The north end of El Río is the connection between both spaces and is the perfect addition to the pair as a reception space for larger social events. The Founders Room, Jill Dahlin Courtyard, and North El Río may be reserved individually or packaged together to create a natural flow to accommodate larger groups.
Guest Capacity Founders Room 150 Reception / 120 Seated Jill Dahlin Courtyard 100 Reception / 50 Seated Founders Room and Dahlin Courtyard 250 Reception / 170 Seated Founders Room, Dahlin Courtyard, 475 Reception and North El RÍo
Square Footage Founders Room Jill Dahlin Courtyard
1,672 sq. ft. 2,890 sq. ft.
South El Río
North El Río
EL RÍO This magnificent 450 ft.-long space is a flowing riverlike corridor that creates the “spine” of the museum. It links the central atrium to the interior galleries and offers changing views of the various ground-floor sections. From the inside, diffused daylight illuminates the galleries and spaces through a series of giant windows and skylights; at night, the windows glow and animate the building from the outside in an abstract pattern much like piano keys. While often coupled with private gallery access, any combination of the sections of El Río can be designed to create a memorable experience for event guests. El Río is a versatile space with setup options available for both receptions and seated dinners.
Guest Capacity Museum Buyout North El Río South El Río
1,000+ Reception 300 Reception / 120 Seated 450 Reception / 300 Seated
Square Footage El Río – Lower Level (All) El Río – Upper Level (All)
9,300 sq. ft. 5,700 sq. ft.
MAIN COURTYARD This beautiful entrance courtyard features desert plantings and arroyo environments to create a serene and welcoming oasis for event guests. Natural seating elements and water features add a calm appeal for any daytime or evening event. The sunset backdrop of the space forms a perfect ambience at dusk. The rotating bronze sculpture of blended instrumental forms, titled “Phoenix,� serves as a distinguished focal point of any event setup, including receptions, seated functions, live performances, cultural celebrations, fashion shows, wine tastings, and more.
Guest Capacity 500 Reception 330 Seated
Square Footage 10,500 sq. ft.
CAFÉ ALLEGRO CafÊ Allegro is a comfortable dining space surrounded by glass windows overlooking the lush desert foliage of the Main Courtyard. This bright and open, yet cozy, indoor space is ideal for accommodating seated dinners.
Guest Capacity 100 Seated
Square Footage 2,442 sq. ft.
MUSIC THEATER Featuring top-of-the-line acoustic, projection, and technical capabilities, the spectacular MIM Music Theater provides a wonderful experience for both the audience and the performers. This intimate Music Theater is also ideal for corporate presentations, film screenings, live entertainment, and lectures; it offers the option to expand your audience with reliable, high-quality live streaming capabilities.
Specifications • • • •
Video/Multimedia: Motorized projection screen (Image size: 24'11" w x 14'0" h) Equipped with extensive audio capability and an architectural lighting system integrated into the main theatrical lighting system 2 large, communal, full-service dressing rooms 1 private VIP, full-service dressing room located immediately offstage (ADA-specified accessibility)
Guest Capacity Availability 300 Seated Theater rental is available depending upon MIM performance schedules. All theater rentals are at the discretion of the theater Square Footage manager of the MIM Music Theater. Stage 1,200 sq. ft. House 4,500 sq. ft.
Friends Suite
MUSIC THEATER: FRIENDS SUITE The Friends Suite is a pleasant and inviting space nestled next to the MIM Music Theater and connected through an internal door to the Green Room. Often used for artist meet-and-greet events, this is a prime location to host VIP guests. Additional features include a flat-screen monitor that displays cable television and a live feed to the stage and skylights that create a bright and natural environment.
Guest Capacity 15 Reception
Square Footage 475 sq. ft.
Availability Based on the MIM Music Theater schedule
Upper El RĂ?o
Jill Dahlin Courtyard
Asia Gallery Portal
MANUEL VILLALOBOS TERRACE This outdoor setting is perfect for small receptions and intimate gatherings. The space offers a beautiful sunset view overlooking the mountains of southeast Phoenix. The patio is a lovely outdoor extension of the upper-level Geographic Galleries and is the perfect complement to a tour element of your event.
Guest Capacity 40 Reception
Square Footage 490 sq. ft.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES MIM provides an on-site catering company that will ensure flawless food and beverage service at your event. Our kitchen philosophy is simple. We cook from scratch using fresh, authentic ingredients. We start with food in its simplest, most natural form. We have no corporate recipes. Our freezers are small, and our deliveries of fresh, seasonal produce and whole foods are big. We care about our guests. By its nature, the act of feeding people is an intimate one—or at least it should be. We care about what you like, and we also care about your health. We know which cooking techniques preserve flavor and nutrition to produce healthy, delicious dishes. Our global cuisine is crafted through hands-on trainings by chefs who grew up eating a particular cuisine. The flavors are vibrant, and they are authentic. Howard Seftel, former restaurant critic for the Arizona Republic, gave MIM’s food offering a 4-star rating: “There is real culinary sensibility at work here. . . . The ingredients are high quality, often organic, and locally sourced . . . everything is very well crafted.” Hosting a successful event at MIM is assured with the quality and convenience of MIM’s fullservice catering kitchen and culinary team.
GALLERY ACCESS AND TOURS Self-guided tours are available for event guests at standard admission prices during regular museum hours. Private gallery viewing rates apply after museum hours. To enhance the educational experience of your event, guided group tours of the galleries led by trained and knowledgeable special event guides may be available upon request.
Additional Amenities and Services (additional costs will apply) • Theater tickets • One-of-a-kind guest gifts through the MIM Museum Store • Table decor and floral arrangements • Lighting packages • Professional audiovisual services • Live entertainment and staging • Valet parking • Specialty furniture and equipment • Team-building activities
“Our event was wonderful! The venue was perfect; the set-up was outstanding; the staff was excellent. It was a huge success! MIM delivered a great experience for our clients.” —AT&T Business Solutions “I want to thank everyone at MIM for helping us put on such a successful event. Everyone who attended raved about the venue, the food and the service. The set-up was beautiful, and our expectations were exceeded in every way.” — Clear Channel Media + Entertainment “We had a wonderful experience in both preparing for and holding our event at MIM. Staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and clear. Also, we very much appreciated the small touches of hospitality. MIM offers a superb example of ‘radical hospitality’ at its best. Thanks so very much.” —American Swedish Institute “This was simply one of the most amazing events we have ever had, due mostly to the incredible venue. The food was very different but very good. A real adventure! We have nothing but good things to say about the team. They are incredibly responsive, flexible, and thorough. A great experience!” —Stradley Ronon “Our event was terrific!!! Many thanks! We will be back next year for sure!” — Cincinnati Reds
A member of the MIM Events team will assist you with all of your event needs.
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