June 19, 7:30 p.m.
June 20, 7:30 p.m.
June 21, 11:30 a.m.
Sat. & Sun., July 11 & 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
$44.50–$54.50
A native of Bali, Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening to the classic jazz albums his father shared with him. Alexander’s father, who was an amateur musician, ...
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
$33.50–$38.50
One of today’s leading jazz organists, Pat Bianchi has extensively toured the United States and Europe and appeared at major jazz festivals and venues worldwide. A prolific bandleader, he was ...
This event is exclusive to families. Free admission is available for up to two adults and all children 18 and under per family group.
$100.00 per person
$33.50–$44.50
For more than 40 years, two-time Grammy winner and eighth-generation Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien has been shattering the myths about what his Indigenous zydeco roots music is and is not. ...
$38.50–$49.50
For more than 30 years, Jason Carter was the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He has won three Grammys, including the 2018 ...
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
$44.50–$49.50
Bassist Vincen García is one of Spain’s most influential contemporary jazz musicians, and he is one of the most prominent voices in today’s global jazz and funk scene. With more ...
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
$150.50–$170.50
Now 86, Mavis Staples has been performing since she was 8 years old. She started out more than 70 years ago in the Staple Singers with her father Roebuck “Pops” ...
Art Is Life Tour
$44.50–$54.50
Folk-pop singer-songwriter Brett Dennen has spent decades capturing audiences with his soulful voice, thoughtful lyricism, and deeply human storytelling. With multiple top-ten Billboard adult alternative singles, Dennen has established himself ...
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen
$44.50–$49.50
Both Sides Now is a theatrical concert exploring the music and lives of longtime friends and one-time lovers Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Created and performed by Robbie Schaefer and ...
$38.50–$49.50
Lee DeWyze emerged from Chicago’s music scene with a voice and songwriting style defined by intimacy and emotional honesty. After winning American Idol, he focused on carving out his own ...
$110.50–$130.50
Formed in 2006 by Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and recording engineer J. D. Andrew, the Boxmasters have recorded an impressive catalog of music that touches on a wide array ...
Ages 0–5
$12 per class; $40 for 4
$110.50–$130.50
Formed in 2006 by Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and recording engineer J. D. Andrew, the Boxmasters have recorded an impressive catalog of music that touches on a wide array ...
Free for educators
Every Monday & Friday | 2 p.m.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Drop in for a 30–45-minute guided journey through the Geographic Galleries and get an inspiring introduction to MIM’s global collection. Tours meet in front of Guest Service.
Subject to guide availability.
Daily | Noon & 3 p.m.
Hear lively tunes played by the largest instrument in MIM’s collection, the Decap Orchestrion, in this fun and fascinating live demonstration.