Plan Your Visit
Museum Hours
| Sunday | 10AM – 5PM |
| Monday | – CLOSED – |
| Tuesday | 10AM – 5PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM – 5PM |
| Thursday | 10AM – 5PM |
| Friday | 10AM – 5PM |
| Saturday | 10AM – 5PM |
The Museum is closed on Mondays and on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Admission
| General Admission | $15 |
| Seniors (60+) | $10 |
| Student (4-18) | $10 |
| Active Military | $10 |
| Children (3 and under) | Free |
| Museum & NAMM Members | Free |
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Accessibility
Getting Around
The Museum is fully accessible with no stairs or barriers, and offers accessible restrooms and parking near the main entrance.
Sensory-Friendly Visits
As a Certified Autism Center, our staff is trained to support sensory-friendly visits.
Service Animals
Service animals trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability are welcome.
Visit our Accessibility page for full details.
Location
Address
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Driving Directions
Take the I-5 to Carlsbad. Exit east at Palomar Airport Road. Turn left at Armada Drive. The Museum is at the top of the hill on the right side.
Parking
Parking is free at the Museum of Making Music. The parking lot is reserved for museum visitors and is located directly behind the building. The lot also includes two spaces reserved for bus and RV parking.