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Heritage Square Phoenix vs Musical Instrument Museum

Both Heritage Square Phoenix and Musical Instrument Museum are endorsed by writers. On balance, Musical Instrument Museum scores significantly better than Heritage Square Phoenix. Musical Instrument Museum scores 87 with recommendations from 8 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.

Heritage Square Phoenix
Heritage Square Phoenix
8 / 10
115 N. Sixth St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine thundering hooves and creaking stagecoaches as you amble around this cluster of stately Victorians." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The square is home to around a dozen buildings... now converted into shops and restaurants, as well as a museum occupying Rosson House." Full review
Where Where
"This city block is home to restored buildings dating back to the late 1800s, and is the only remaining group of residential structures from the original townsite of Phoenix." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want a glimpse of how Phoenix once looked, stroll around this collection of historic homes on the original town site." Full review
Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum
8 / 10
4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"A fun destination for even casual music fans... among the museum's dazzling array of instruments are the piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine," and the first Steinway." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"From Uganda thumb pianos to Hawaiian ukuleles to Indonesian boat lutes, the ears have it at this lively museum." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Even passionate music lovers will be likely to see an instrument they've never heard of before, and... might hear some of them played by visiting artists." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Music lovers of all ages enjoy the MIM, a sweeping multimedia tour that spans continents and centuries, from primitive African drums and Highland pipes to Johnny Cash’s guitar and hip-hop turntables." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Don a headset, approach an exhibit, and wirelessly listen to African thumb piano or Mongolian throat singing at the vast Musical Instrument Museum." Full review
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