Experiencia en Irlanda

Experience the Emerald Isle at MIM! Learn about the beautiful culture of Ireland through its rich and captivating musical traditions.

Supported by Gilbert Town Fiddlers

Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.

Craft: Harp
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Try making your own miniature Irish harp!

Instrument Spotlight: Concertina and Harp
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Create a fun atmosphere by trying out a concertina and harp while you visit the museum.

Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Music-Making Workshop
10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Join Junior Museum Guides for a fun, family-friendly musical activity that teaches guests to play and dance to Irish traditional music!

Youth-led Mini Tours
10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Follow Junior Museum Guides on a short, informative tour of MIM’s galleries with a special focus on harps from around the world.

Irish Storytelling: Heart Strings
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Listen to Irish folk tales as told by Celtic storyteller Chrissy Dart and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer.

Performance: Scott Jeffers
11:15 a.m.–noon
Enjoy a captivating Celtic performance by soloist Scott Jeffers!

Curator Talk: A Shipwreck, Raisins, and Salt: A Unique Irish Musical Instrument
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Join Matthew Zeller, MIM’s curator for Europe, to explore the history and music of the sultana, a rare musical instrument from Ireland that can be seen in Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars.

Performance: Devil’s Brigade
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Rock out to this high energy performance from North American Celtic band the Devil’s Brigade!

Pop-Up Performance: Gilbert Town Fiddlers
2:00–2:15 p.m.
Enjoy a youth pop-up performance from the Gilbert Town Fiddlers

Performance: Bracken School of Irish Dance
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Step and clap along to a lively performance from the Bracken School of Irish Dance!

Workshop: Irish Step Dancing
3:30–4:00 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to learn Irish step dance moves in this workshop.

Weekend Extras Available for Purchase

Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

Shop the Museum Store

The Museum Store will feature Irish instruments (such as bodhráns and tin whistles) and a lively assortment of books and CDs.

Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online.

Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.