Being a raving guitar player, how could I not visit Musical Instrument Museum? There are thousands of pieces from hundreds of countries. Seriously. The place is huge and very spread out. Whether you want to check out a gallery full of guitars or want to visit a different country (so to speak), you can do just that. When we started the tour we were given headsets that activated music of the displays we walked by. You can watch a video of a cultural dance and hear the accompanying music as you stroll through the exhibit.
The hands-on element is impressive. If you want to try a drum set, have at 'er. If you want to tickle the ivories, be their guest. It's almost a guarantee that you will hear music at any given moment while at MIM.
As we toured through the countries, I was interested to see what Canada would have because we hear so much about Canadian music from our leadership team. There are so many distinct sounds from the Maritimes through the Prairies and up to Northern Canada. It's interesting because you think of one country being a singular unit but you really see how much diversity one land and its people can have.
The museum isn't a done deal either. They have a team of people scouring the globe to find more and more pieces to bring in. So, what you saw earlier this year might be different than what's on display when you go now.
