WHAT'S IN THE MUSEUM?
Our Collection
An amazing array of musical instruments and inventions. Self-playing pianos and violins, pipe organs, music boxes, gramophones, keyboards, synthesizers and more.
See – and hear - instruments and inventions that have captured, replayed and generated music from past centuries to the present day. A piano that can reproduce performances recorded by world-famous pianists. A violin that can play itself! Have you heard an Edison Phonograph? Or a jukebox that plays 78rpm records? The electronic organ that changed the sound of pop music? See if you agree with Charles Babbage (the “father of computing”) that one instrument should have been banned... Marvel at the Mighty Wurlitzer Cinema organ designed to accompany silent films, but which became an attraction in its own right.
For contemporary music fans (and gadget enthusiasts), there's a whole gallery devoted to the history of music synthesis and Korg electronic instruments.
All these and more are demonstrated by our amazing volunteers on fully guided tours. There's also a café, accessible toilets and parking, too.
Our Mission
To enable current and future generations of visitors to engage with, take pleasure in and learn from the history and development of music reproduction, challenging their perceptions and enriching their lives.
Visit the Museum
What to expect from your visit, Location and Travel information, and Group Bookings.
What's On?
The Museum stages special tours, concerts, and silent film screenings, and hosts a variety of exhibitions, musical and community events throughout the year.
Venue Hire
The Museum’s 250-seat concert hall is available for corporate and community meetings, TV filming and theatre rehearsals. We are also a fun venue for parties, weddings and other special events!
Join Us!
We are run almost entirely by volunteers, who help with all aspects of the Museum's daily life from receptionists to tour guides, catering to gardening. Click the link below to find out more.
Support Our Charity
The Musical Museum is an independent charity and receives no regular public funding. Please consider donating to our fundraising appeal, becoming a patron or member, or leaving a lasting legacy through a bequest.
About Us
The Musical Museum was founded in 1963 by the late Frank Holland MBE, and has grown to be a nationally significant collection of instruments and inventions, including over 20,000 paper music rolls.
Help us protect and preserve our collection for future generations
Join us and help keep the music playing!
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