Hidden Treasure
THE MUSEUM OF
MAKING MUSIC
T
Music to Your Ears and Eyes
he
Museum
of Making
Music
(MoMM)
was developed by the
National Association
of Music Merchants
(NAMM) and opened
to the public in 2000.
Housed at NAMM’s
global headquarters in
Carlsbad, MoMM is the
only music museum in
the world that focuses
on the ecosystem of
music-making from 1900
to today. MoMM tells the
story of the musical tools
and instruments that
enable us to make, hear
and enjoy music.
Through unique
exhibitions, vibrant
and varied live music
performances, and
innovative educational
programs, MoMM shares
the accomplishments
and impact of the people who make, sell, and use musical
instruments and products.
Want to learn to play a musical instrument but you don’t know
where to start? MoMM can serve as the launching pad of your
musical journey. In the museum’s interactive room, kids and adults
can have a hands-on experience with a variety of instruments,
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everything from electric
guitars, to drums,
keyboards and more.
MoMM encourages
its visitors to explore
their artistic side and
unleash their creativity
by developing a passion
for making music. The
organization offers
educational immersion
opportunities, exhibitions,
hands-on music making
experiences and live
performances that
inspire.
MoMM curates public
exhibits that relate to the
history of the making
of musical instruments
as well as their usage
and impact on our
musical landscape.
The museum’s galleries
feature more than 500
vintage instruments
and artifacts on display,
hundreds of audio
samples of popular music and an area for visitors to interact
with a variety of instruments.
MoMM believes that music and music making are essential
elements of the full human experience and that exploring
connections between people, instruments and the music we
make is an important message.
www.museumofmakingmusic.org