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From intimate celebrations to full museum buyouts, MIM hosts extraordinary events of every scale.

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Private Event Offerings

Host your next event at the Musical Instrument Museum, where every detail hits the right note.

MIM’s stunning, flexible event spaces provide the perfect setting for meetings, receptions, galas, and celebrations of all kinds. Our expert team crafts one-of-a-kind experiences just for you.

Savor globally inspired cuisine surrounded by MIM’s elegant architecture or beneath the open sky in our beautiful desert courtyards. Inspire your guests with a private gallery tour highlighting our astonishing collection of instruments from around the world or energize your group with an exciting drumming workshop.

Unforgettable Experiences

MIM’s stunning, flexible event spaces provide the perfect setting for meetings, receptions, galas, and celebrations of all kinds.

  • Corporate or Nonprofit Events
  • Museum Buyouts
  • Birthdays or Anniversaries
  • Business Meetings or Social Gatherings
  • Holiday Parties
  • Fundraisers or Galas
  • Weddings or Vow Renewals
  • And More!
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Explore Our Spaces

foundersroom
Founder’s Room
125 reception, 100 seated, 1,672 sq. ft
Outdoors
Jill Dahlin Courtyard
100 reception, 70 seated, 2,890 sq. ft.
Main courtyard
Main Courtyard
500 reception, 250 seated, 10,500 sq. ft.
Holiday Party
El Río
300–1,000+ reception, 120–420 seated
Lower level: 9,300 sq. ft. Upper level: 5,700 sq. ft.
cafe
Café Allegro
100 seated, 2,442 sq. ft.
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MIM Music Theater
300 seated, Stage: 1,200 sq. ft. House: 4,500 sq. ft.
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Museum Buyout
1,000+ reception, 200,000 sq. ft.
foundersroom
Founder’s Room

125 reception, 100 seated

1,672 sq. ft

Outdoors
Jill Dahlin Courtyard

100 reception, 70 seated

2,890 sq. ft.

Main courtyard
Main Courtyard

500 reception, 250 seated

10,500 sq. ft.

Holiday Party
El Río

300–1,000+ reception, 120-420 seated

9,300 sq. ft. lower level

5,700 sq. ft. upper level

cafe
Café Allegro

100 seated

2,442 sq. ft.

MIM
MIM Music Theater

300 seated

Stage: 1,200 sq. ft.

House: 4,500 sq. ft.

MIM
Museum Buyout

1,000+ reception

200,000 sq. ft.

Founder’s Room

125 reception, 100 seated
1,672 sq. ft

Jill Dahlin Courtyard

100 reception, 70 seated
2,890 sq. ft.

Main Courtyard

500 reception, 250 seated
10,500 sq. ft.

El Río

300–1,000+ reception, 120-420 seated
9,300 sq. ft. lower level
5,700 sq. ft. upper level

Café Allegro

100 seated
2,442 sq. ft.

MIM Music Theater

300 seated
Stage: 1,200 sq. ft.
House: 4,500 sq. ft.

Museum Buyout

1,000+ reception
200,000 sq. ft.

Food, Beverage, and Additional Amenities

MIM’s devoted on-site catering team ensures exceptional cuisine and dedicated service for your event. Amenities include:

  • Catering menu featuring globally inspired cuisine
  • Chef-attended tasting stations
  • Private museum gallery access
  • Exclusive guided tours
  • Live performances and interactive activities
  • One-of-a-kind gifts from the MIM Store
  • Event setup and teardown
  • Additional security and support personnel

And more!

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Meet the Team

Andrea Rivas, Director of Catering
Rivas is a seasoned catering and events professional celebrated for her warmth, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail. With a strong background in hospitality leadership, she blends thoughtful planning with a flair for crafting unforgettable experiences for every guest.
Thomas Painter, General Manager
Thomas Painter is a dynamic sales and operations leader with extensive experience in retail and hospitality management. He is passionate about quality, creativity, and authenticity and inspires MIM’s food and beverage teams to deliver outstanding service.
Paul Steele, Executive Chef
Chef Paul Steele brings a distinguished culinary background to each event. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that nourish the body and soul, he crafts bespoke dining experiences with menus tailored precisely to your taste, ensuring that every meal is extraordinary.

Mission Statement

Café Allegro creates exceptional dining experiences through globally inspired, locally sourced, and thoughtfully crafted food. Using fresh ingredients that nourish the body and soul, our rotating menu celebrates the flavors of the world and reflects our commitment to sustainable practices.

See How Your Event Can Come to Life

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