- Closed on: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January), Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (Last Monday of May), Independence Day (2 Jul), Labor Day (1st Monday in September), Veterans' Day (11 Nov), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (24 & 25 Dec)
- Opening hours and closure dates may change. Kindly check the latest information before your visit





Museum of Making Music Ticket
Packages
Admission ticket
- Free for children aged 0-3
- Student & active military tickets require valid identification
- The venue accepts American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa
- Photography may be restricted in certain exhibitions or around specific loaned objects
- Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and video recording equipment are prohibited
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
- Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited
- Flash photography is prohibited inside the venue
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Present your mobile voucher
- Museum of Making Music
- 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
- How to get there: Drive via the Interstate 5 highway to Carlsbad, exit east at Palomar Airport Road, and turn left at Armada Drive. The venue is at the top of the hill on the right side with free parking on-site
- Please refer to the map for assistance
Reviews
Guide
Discover the story behind the sounds you love at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. This engaging, family-friendly attraction takes visitors on a journey through more than 400 years of instrument innovation, from early handcrafted pieces to today’s digital technology. Explore interactive galleries where you can play instruments, experiment with sound, and learn how music is created, recorded, and shared worldwide. Thoughtfully curated exhibits showcase guitars, keyboards, brass instruments, and rare artifacts that highlight the evolution of musical styles and industries. Whether you’re a casual listener or passionate musician, the museum offers an inspiring, hands-on experience that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the universal power of music
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Discover the story behind the sounds you love at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. This engaging, family-friendly attraction takes visitors on a journey through more than 400 years of instrument innovation, from early handcrafted pieces to today’s digital technology. Explore interactive galleries where you can play instruments, experiment with sound, and learn how music is created, recorded, and shared worldwide. Thoughtfully curated exhibits showcase guitars, keyboards, brass instruments, and rare artifacts that highlight the evolution of musical styles and industries. Whether you’re a casual listener or passionate musician, the museum offers an inspiring, hands-on experience that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the universal power of music