Gift Shop

Whether you are looking for a gift for a loved one, a friend or yourself, the Rhythm! Discovery Center gift shop has you covered. We offer a wide array of Rhythm!-related clothing options, mugs and glassware, and other great products to help you show off your love for the world’s foremost percussion museum in the world.

Looking for a gift for your favorite mother as Mother’s Day approaches? Wanting to show your musical girlfriend how much you love her? Check out the great selection of percussion-related jewelry from world renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. All Glennie jewelry in the Gift Shop is at a new low price.

Instrument Origins

Rhythm!’s newest exhibit brings you to the beginnings of percussion and sound.

Learn about the science of sound and the evolution of percussion instruments as you tour through an expanded presentation of the three basic sound properties of percussion. See what a sound-wave looks like when you hit a drum on the Rhythm! Drum Wall. Hear how different mallets and hand positions create a variety of sounds on wood, skin and metal instruments in ten different interactive portals.

Archival displays and rare video footage introduce a visual interpretation on the building of various percussion instruments in other societies.

Reviews

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“I had a great time checking out the Rhythm! Discovery Center. There are tons of rare and interesting instruments to check out. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I’d advise everybody to check it out no matter what you’re into…rhythm is in everyone, not just drummers and percussionists!” -Stanton Moore, drummer(Galactic)

“The Rhythm! Discovery Center is a one-of-a-kind gold mine for percussionists – or any rhythm enthusiasts – of all ages. I found it to be a wealth of extremely important historical material – and personally, an invaluable experience that has proven to be greatly inspirational. It’s also completely accessible for non-drummers to have a hands on experience with all things percussion and learn about the evolution and development of percussion the world over.” -Glenn Kotche, drummer(Wilco); Percussionist; Composer

“In downtown Indy is this magical place where you can bang on a variety of percussion instruments.” -Amy Bertrand, Stltoday.com

“You might lose yourself in the center of the city, but you might never want to be found. When you do return to the traffic and the normalcy, you’ll certainly be more in touch with the beat, the rhythm of life.” -Micah Ling, NUVO Newsweekly

“For a louder experience, try a hidden gem downtown…. Get ready for some volume–the center has more than 150 instruments for children and adults to play as well as interactive learning exhibits.” -Katia Hetter, CNN.com

“Each time we go, we’re captured by a new set of instruments we didn’t play the time before.” -The Average Parent Blog

“A wonderful place to visit with your family–especially those who have kids that find self expression in noise!” -Indianapolis With Kids website

“I absolutely LOVED your center!  I told my family that when we return to Indy, I want to show them your place.  Everyone was having so much fun, you’ve got some amazing and interesting things to see and do there.  I look forward to our next visit!” -David Hill, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism