text: Quite simply next to THE MET in NYC this is the nd best museum I have EVER been to Now that is saying a lot because I am not a huge fan of Museums of any kindbut this Gem in Phoenix is one of kind and I am certainly glad I had the pleasure of visiting it I do not know where to begin or end with this review but they say a picture is worth a THOUSAND words well if I can get my pics to download properly please take a look at them and you will fully understand how great this museum is If I cannot download them then let me just say they have Musical Instruments in this establishment from more than countriesand it will take you more than a day to really appreciate every room in this place Not to mention it has a cafea lab where the instruments are cleanedan area to actually play some of the instruments yourselfJohn Lennons pianoand Eric Claptons GuitarnnThey also give you complimentary wireless walkman and headsets so as you walk up to a display you hear the music for that individual country There are also video displays that match the music your listening toso you can understand the culture and feel of the music This is just simply a wonderful oasis of music here in the valley of the sun and it is not to be missed if your visiting this area Eat Drink and be Merry my Friends