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Orpheum Theater vs Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum and Orpheum Theater are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Musical Instrument Museum scores significantly better than Orpheum Theater. Musical Instrument Museum scores 85 with praise from 7 reviews including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Orpheum Theater
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
203 West Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Fodor's
"The Spanish-colonial Orpheum Theatre, built in 1927 and renovated throughout the '90s, is a glamorous theater showcasing ballet, theater, and film festivals."
Travel + Leisure
"Even if there isn’t a show scheduled at this historic 1929 theater and former vaudeville house, take a free, guided tour of the renovated facility."
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Afar Magazine
"Makes for a beautiful architectural experience, and is a fantastic place to watch a show, or even take a tour."
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Musical Instrument Museum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"From Uganda thumb pianos to Hawaiian ukuleles to Indonesian boat lutes, the ears have it at this lively museum."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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