Shannon M.

From a drummer's perspective, my husband described the interactive museum as a great gateway for kids -- or really anyone -- to get into percussion. We spent about an hour going through the different exhibits and playing the instruments. It was Free Museum Day during our visit, which was an added bonus, but we went late enough in the day that we had the place mostly to ourselves. The complimentary earplugs were a nice touch and much needed. Highly recommend!

Cassandra C.

We went 11/23/2018 and it was great. I forgot to use the discount on here but I felt like we got our monies worth. We spent close to 2 1/2 hrs here. Not that we had too but we had that much freedom and it was not busy at all. We tried a ton of the drums and other instruments. Definitely worth it!

Anne W.

Fine place to explore and definitely unique, but the reason it didn't get the final star (for me) is because of its size. Ever wanted to bang a gong? This is your place. Ever wanted to participate in a drum circle, sober :) ? This is your place. How about beat on a HUGE drum, wanna do that? This is your place. Looking to show off your skills at keeping or making a beat? This is your place. Ever wanted to put your hands in some stellar and unique percussion instruments? This is your place. Looking to kill like 60 to 90 minutes at a very unique spot? This is your place. I had the whole family with me, which includes a going-on-seven-year-old that it's beginning to get bored very easily. So that influences this review, TBH can you kill an afternoon here? No. Is it for those sensitive to loud noises? NO! I love percussion. I have/has dated many drummers and drum majors in HS and college. I think it is INSANE if someone cannot naturally hear the rhythm or beat of anything, but I still calm those people friends. So, I REALLY liked this place. As I've been hinting, at this place you may not last tok terribly wrong before your kiddos are bored and/or all the (amazing) noise gives you a headache. My fav? The practice rooms where you can experiment with different acoustics!!

Nicole S.

This is a really cool museum, but fellow parents / caretakers with young children must know one thing: You absolutely cannot touch everything. (And by "you" I mean that child with you who wants to touch everything.) There are roped-off sections in here with friendly signs that say "Do Not Touch," and it can get a little confusing to kids, especially when the off-limits things are right beside the things they are allowed to play with. For me, this meant a lot of the following: "Yes, go ahead and play with that drum!" "No wait, not that drum!" "Ok, you can touch that." "But not that thing that's right next to that!" Sigh. It's kind of stressful. But it's nice that admission is free for kids ages 5 and under, which is exactly the age ranges that wants to touch everything. This museum is kind of small, and we went through the entire thing in about 35 minutes. However, we spent a lot of time in the back area, which is where they keep a whole shelf full of drums, maracas, tambourines, triangles, shakers, and other instruments that make loud noises. This area is set up for children, and you can tell because almost everything is at their eye level, and there are beanbag chairs on the floor to sit in. (There is also a hand sanitizer dispenser there, too, which is another way you know this area is for kids. *Cough* germs *cough.) We had a great time here, but I can't see us coming here more than once a year, if that. Also, the parking here is nonexistent. You basically have to park at the Circle City mall parking garage and then walk. That is the cheapest place to park, at $2 for three hours. There is no designated parking for this museum, and they do not validate.

Brady R.

When you think of a museum, you usually think of somewhere like an art museum, children's museum, etc. It's best to remove that mindset before coming here as it's not at all what I was expecting. This place is more of an experience and an experiential center, as the name suggests. I came during an event. There are lots and lots of informational sections and hands-on stuff for kids and adults alike to learn about the history of drums, their cultural significance, and then get to play with them yourself. Honestly, this place needs to get better at marketing as most people have no idea that it's right below the Panera and underground in downtown Indy. I personally never see any marketing or PR from them so hopefully they can get that going to get more people in. Aside from their lack of getting into the marketing spectrum, it's a fun, very small, center that's worth checking out. Don't forget to check in on the Yelp app for a $2 discount (at least available at the time of writing this review).

Sarah C.

Wow! And what a discovery this was! There are so many amazing instruments around, some just to look at, some you can bang and play on, then even sound-proofed rooms where you can play with your band that can't afford practice space, but also can't afford not letting loose and hitting instruments that will be played on your latest hit. Great gift shop. I got a skull-shaped shaped (Orange, even!), slide whistle (yellow), musical spoons (typically played by vagrants, but sometimes at weddings), maracas (teal), tambourine-rattle hybrid object, all under $30. There are giant gongs and tambourines, as well as live performances by groups in town (the one today was composed of local 5th graders and they were very talented at hitting and beating stuff. Impressive, no doubt). Only problem: TOO HOT! Turn up the AC, baby!

Chesla N.

This vibrant gem tucked beneath Webber Grill is an interactive learning space. Rhythm! Discovered Center lives up to its. It is percussion museum with historical offerings from various countries and modern technology. I went with a group and we were given a guided tour by an informative and delightful staff person, Brandon. The tour began with the history of the slit drum and ended with private sound proof recording studios to play in plus an area fills of many different percussion instruments to play with. At the conclusion of the tour, a staff person led the group and others in the museum who wanted to participate, in a collective drum circle. If you're looking to learn and to play, this is the place to do it, especially for families and music lovers.

Shawn H.

Kids of all ages will love is place. Even a big kid like me! I took my three youngsters (12, 8, and 3) here on a Saturday afternoon. From the moment we walked in and saw the virtual harp, I knew we were going to have a good time. And I was right. There is so much to do here. We loved it and I had to drag them out after 3.5 hours. The museum itself is relatively small. I could probably work my through it in about an hour and see everything. For kids, it is a different story. The curators at this museum are smart. They placed interactive percussion instruments at very exhibit and juncture and the kids made sure they played with them all. Our favorites were the ginormous drum, gong, and sound isolation rooms where a full drum-set and other instruments were set up and the kids had an opportunity to be rock stars. Near the isolation rooms is an area where every type of percussion instrument imaginable is available for you or your little ones to play. A few remaining thoughts: - this is a great place to go to let kids "get it out of their system." I actually encouraged them to play louder. - don't go if you have a headache or are sound sensitive. This place can get loud. - we had the place to ourselves for awhile. While this was nice, it worries me. We need places like the Rhythm! Discovery Center in Indy! So spread the word! They have been here for three years and I only recently heard about them. - the Weber Grill is directly above and the smells of grilling permeate throughout the museum. I got hungry! - the price seemed reasonable at $21 for the four of us. $9 for adults, $6 for kids, and 5 and under are free. My kids and I really enjoyed this place and we will be going back soon!

Amanda O.

We visited Rhythm! Discovery Center on our last trip to Indy, and my son still has not stopped talking about it. I hadn't heard much about Rhythm! Discovery Center before my visit, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I had no idea that this place is largely interactive. My 3-year-old had a blast - and I did too! There were so many percussion instruments. Instruments made of wood, skin, and metal. We tried them all! We must've banged on every drum, shaken every tambourine, and played every xylophone in the place! We really loved the interactive tribal-like circle featuring the many percussion instruments created right at home by The Leedy Drum Company, a company that began in Indiana. Their Interactive Area was also a lot of fun - I can see many field trips having a good ol' time here. So many instruments to choose from. Believe me, my son tried them all! Probably our favorite parts of the museum were the sound-proof rooms that allowed you to play a real drum set and be as loud as you wanted to be - we felt like rock stars! Handy Tip: Visit Rhythm! Discovery Center late in the day. We arrived about an hour and a half before closing and had the entire place to ourselves. I'm sure it's very noisy at peak times.

Rebecca N.

So we randomly ran into this little gem while killing time downtown Indy with our kiddos . Its a great little spot to let your kids explore and let loose. They get to be as loud as they want, while also getting a great learning experience with different instruments . Pros-kids 5 and under are FREE ! Both my 5 and 3 year old had a great time, and really engaged with what they had to offer. Cons-This isn't really a con BUT they have a lot of really cool instruments that are on display, vintage type of stuff (really cool for us adults to see), except it's also just out in the open where my kids didn't understand why they could touch "these" but not "those" ... So like a said not a con ... *Just putting it out there for parents with young kiddos . If you are ever walking around the mall, definitely a place to check out, great for all ages !

Lillia L.

A hidden gem in the heart of downtown Indy, The Rhythm Discovery Center is a treat to all your senses! Visually both stimulating and soothing, you will see percussion instruments you never dreamed exist. If you are more tactile, there are many displays that are "please touch and play." Your auditory senses will find a tone or beat you enjoy. Try a drum circle... There are few things I can think of that get rid of workplace stress (other than exercise) better than participating in a drum circle. Whether you are a single person or a family with children of any ages, I recommend you take some time to explore this fun spot! I know I will go again when I have the opportunity.