Experience Cuba at Musical Instrument Musem

Be immersed in the vibrant musical heritage of Cuba! Learn about the history and cultural significance of Cuban music, including Afro-Cuban rhythms, contemporary styles, and more!

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

Craft: Güiro | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make your very own güiro and scrape along to Cuban music!

Photo Booth |9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
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.

Curator Talk: Living the Music in Cuba |10:30–11:00 a.m.
Event Room 2
Learn how music is embedded in Cuban life with relevant highlights from MIM’s extraordinary Cuban instrument collection.

Dance Workshop: Phoenix Salsa Dance | 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Event Room 2
Join Lawrence Garcia and Jewel Hughes for an exciting introduction to Cuban rumba! Rumba guaguancó is a Cuban folkloric dance that is danced socially or in salsa dancing. Learn about the culturally rich rhythms and some of the basic steps of this Caribbean dance!

Performance: Ritmo Latino | 1:30–2:15 p.m.
North El Río
Enjoy the sounds of salsa, cumbia, cha-cha, and more Cuban styles from Latin jazz band Ritmo Latino!

Performance: Jaleo (Saturday Only) | 3:15–4:00 p.m.
North El Río
Listen to Jaleo as they masterfully combine a variety of Latin jazz genres in this fun fusion performance.

Performance: Marcos Crego Trio—Remembrance of Havana (Sunday Only) | 3:15–4:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Enjoy an exciting variety of Cuban rhythms with the Havana-born Grammy-nominated pianist Marcos Crego.

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 a selection of books about Cuba, as well as CDs and LPs by music legends including Celia Cruz and the Buena Vista Social Club.

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

Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.