’Tis the Season: Holidays at MIM

Celebrate musical traditions from around the world at MIM with festive performances, talks, and holiday-themed activities.

Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

All activities are happening on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.

Holiday Craft: Handbell
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make your own handbell craft to play along with performances throughout the day!

Photo Booth
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken with our hands-free photo booth and share your pictures digitally! Tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Kwanzaa Storytelling
10:45 a.m.
Founder’s Room
Join storyteller and musician Súle Greg Wilson and ASU associate professor of Africana language, literature, and culture, Akua Duku Anokye, PhD, in this participatory exploration of Kwanzaa traditions.

Holiday-Themed Mini-Tours
11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Upper El Río
Join Junior Museum Guides (6^th–12^th graders) on a short, informative tour of MIM’s galleries with a special focus on holiday celebrations around the world.

Music-Making Workshop
11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Event Room 1
Junior Museum Guides will lead this fun, family-friendly musical activity. Learn festive songs on a mini Loog, a three-stringed guitar.

Harp Holiday Music
11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
El Río
Enjoy a 15-minute set of traditional holiday songs played by Jocelyn Obermeyer on harp.

Holiday Jazz Performance with Marty Ashby (Saturday Only)
12:30 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Don’t miss jazz guitarist Marty Ashby and a local ensemble in a lively performance of holiday jazz.

Klezmer Music Performance (Sunday Only)
12:45 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Join Rural Street Klezmer Band as they celebrate the music and history of this treasured musical tradition.

Venezuelan Maraca Performance
3:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Venezuelan maraquero (maraca player) Manuel Alejandro Rangel showcases music and holiday traditions of his country in a unique and exciting performance.

Programming is subject to change.

Weekend Extras Available for Purchase

Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily starting at 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrees, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

Members Save 20% at the Museum Store
All weekend, members save 20% on most items in the Museum Store, including great gifts for the holidays, as well as ornaments, cards, and décor. Some restrictions apply; please ask an associate for details.

Proceeds from your purchase benefit MIM and its programs.