Musical Menagerie: Asia Guided Tour

Grades K–2 (Ages 5–8)

Curricular Areas: English Language Arts, Social Studies

Discover musical instruments and practices in the Asia Gallery that symbolize animals or the animal world. See how Japanese dragons, Indian peacocks, Mongolian horses, and other animals play important roles in cultural histories. Students get creative and move as they participate in a musical story or drumming activity.

Schedule & Pricing

Schedule

Tours are offered seven days a week. Suggested field trip times are 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m., but start times and tour lengths can be tailored to fit your group’s needs.

Admission

$8 per student

To apply for free or reduced student admission, click here. Free student admission is based on availability.

Chaperones

MIM requires that schools provide one chaperone for every five elementary students and one for every 10 middle and high school students and will admit those chaperones at no additional cost. Admission for each additional chaperone is $8.

Reservations

Reservations are required for all school groups visiting MIM. Make your reservation by submitting the Field Trip Request Form at least 15 days in advance. Once your tour is booked, secure your $75 deposit (payable by purchase order number, check, or credit card) within 10 business days to hold your reservation. MIM will then email your reservation confirmation and pre-visit materials. If you have questions, please contact the School and Group Tour Coordinator at 480.245.6919 or grouptours@MIM.org.

MIM meets all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessibility. Please notify the Education Team before your tour if you have any special needs requests.

Educator Resources

Download pre- and post-visit activities: