Hours of Operation:

The Museum is available for school fieldtrips Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.  The Museum is closed to school groups on major U.S. holidays, including: New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25).

Scheduling:

Tours and fieldtrips must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.

Fieldtrip Length:

Groups of 25-30 students should allow at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of time to complete a tour of the museum.  Larger groups should allow for longer durations.

Admission Prices:

• $5 - General Tour Admission
• $3 - Students Tour Admission (age 4 to 18)

Bus drivers and educators receive complimentary admission as well as 1 complimentary chaperone admission per 5 students.

Methods of Payment:

Directions:

The Museum of Making Music is located about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego.

1. Take Interstate 5 north to Carlsbad.
2. Exit at Palomar Airport Road and turn east (right).
3. Proceed through the Paseo del Norte intersection.
4. Turn left at Armada Drive.

1. Take Interstate 5 south to Carlsbad.
2. Exit at Palomar Airport Road and turn east (left).
3. Proceed through the Paseo del Norte intersection.
4. Turn left at Armada Drive.

Museum Amenities:

• Free, onsite parking and reserved bus parking
• Handicap accessible
• Clean public restrooms
• Drinking fountain
• Single story
• Lobby seating
• Outdoor patio area suitable for small group picnics.

Contact Information:

Phone: (760) 438-5996, extension 219
Toll Free: (877) 551-9976, extension 219
Fax: (760) 438-8964

California Education Standards Fulfillment - VAPA Rating

For current information about the California Educational Standards and Curriculum requirements that are fulfilled by visiting the Museum of Making Music, please contact  (760) 438-5996, extension 219.