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Museum of Making Music

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The Museum of Making Music is a NAMM Foundation instrument museum at 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $15; seniors 60 and over, students 4 to 18 and active military pay $10. Children 3 and under are free.Checked October 23, 2026.

$15general
$10seniors, students, active military
Free3 and under
Tue-Sun10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
HoursTuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Mondays and on New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
AdmissionGeneral $15; seniors (60+), students (4-18) and active military $10; children 3 and under free; museum and NAMM members free.
ParkingFree parking, with two bus or RV spaces.
Who it suitsAll ages is not stated, but the page says the museum is fully accessible, a Certified Autism Center with sensory-friendly visits, and service animals are welcome.
ReservationsNone stated.

About The Museum

The museum’s page describes it as a NAMM Foundation museum of instruments with hands-on options. Special exhibition dates and concert dates were not read, so none are listed here.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Special exhibition dates and concert dates were not read. Museum of Making Music can confirm.
  • No map point was confirmed for this museum.

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FAQ

What days is the Museum of Making Music open?

Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays and on the holidays listed above.

Is parking free?

The page says parking is free.

Sources

  1. Museum of Making Music: visit

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.