Community College Month
Wednesday, April 1–Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$10 admission for Maricopa Community Colleges students and faculty
Event Details
April is Community College Month, which celebrates the impact of community colleges. From April 1 through April 30, students and faculty members from Maricopa Community Colleges* are invited to visit the Musical Instrument Museum for just $10—half off MIM’s general admission ticket price. The admission deal also includes entry to MIM’s current special exhibition, The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power.
Students and faculty will be asked to present their Maricopa Community Colleges IDs at the time of purchase and may be accompanied by one unaffiliated guest at the same half-price rate.
*Maricopa Community Colleges include:
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- GateWay Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Rio Salado College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
In April, Maricopa Community Colleges students and faculty will also receive a 10% discount on most items at the Museum Store and a 10% discount, excluding alcohol, in Beats Coffee Bar® and Café Allegro. This special discount cannot be combined with any other offers and does not apply to previously purchased items. Students and faculty will be asked to present verification at time of purchase.
FAQs
I am a student or faculty member at one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. How do I receive my half-price general museum admission ticket?
Discounted admission tickets must be obtained in person at MIM. Simply show your Maricopa Community Colleges ID at our Guest Service counter to receive this special offer.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, you may bring one guest, who will also receive the half-price discount. Guests must be accompanied by the Maricopa Community Colleges student or faculty member. Additional guests can purchase museum admission separately at the standard $20 general admission price.
Does this include concerts?
This offer does not include concerts at the MIM Music Theater.
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March 19 | 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
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Curator-Led Tour of The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power
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