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Our annual holiday-themed Signature Event returns! Ring in the season at MIM and explore several distinct winter holiday traditions from around the world.
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Holiday Craft: Sleigh Bells 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make your own sleigh bell and play along with the day’s performances.
Photo Booth 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Pop-Up Performance: Dickens Carolers 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. El Río Join the Dickens Carolers for a stroll along El Río and listen as they sing spirited seasonal carols.
Gallery Mini-Tours 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Upper El Río Follow Junior Museum Guides on a short, informative tour of MIM’s galleries with a special focus on holiday celebrations from around the world.
Music-Making Workshop 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Event Room 3 Join Junior Museum Guides for a fun, family-friendly musical activity that teaches guests to play a fun holiday classic on the luge!
Performance: The Hot Beignets 11:30 a.m.–noon, Saturday Main Courtyard Experience a New Orleans-style holiday with a lively performance by the Hot Beignets.
Performance: Mariachi Rubor 11:30 a.m.–noon, Sunday Main Courtyard Enjoy a medley performed by Mariachi Rubor.
Orchestrion: Holiday Playlist Noon and 3:00 p.m. Mechanical Music Gallery Enjoy unique versions of familiar holiday tunes as played by MIM’s largest instrument, the orchestrion!
Performance: Kwanzaa Storytelling 12:45–1:30 p.m. Founders Room Join storyteller and musician Súle Greg Wilson in this participatory exploration of Kwanzaa traditions.
Performance: Las Palomas del Norte Handbell Ensemble 2:00–2:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Ring in the holidays with this handbell performance.
Performance: Rural Street Klezmer Band 3:15–4:00 p.m. Main Courtyard Get in the spirit for Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, with this klezmer music performance.
Programming is subject to change.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store Shop the Museum Store for festive decor, handmade ornaments, and great gifts for family and friends, including MIM’s new exhibition catalog, Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos.
Members receive a 10% year-round, plus an extra 10% off most purchases in the Museum Store and online with code HOLIDAY23. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
