Music History Found Here
PHASE 1 OPEN AUGUST 2023
A New NMM
Ever since we closed our galleries to begin our ambitious renovation and construction projects, we've been looking forward to the day when the National Music Museum opens its doors once again. We know it's been a long wait, but words can hardly express how excited we are to bring to you a NEW NMM!
THE FIRST PHASE OF THE NEW NMM EXPERIENCE—THE FIRST FLOOR GALLERIES, EXPLORING 'THE ROLES OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN OUR LIVES' IS FULLY OPEN AS OF AUGUST 2023!
THIRTEEN
Incredible
Galleries
ONE
Incredible
Experience
The Roles of Musical Instruments
in our Lives
Musical Instruments as Innovation
The Art and Craft of Musical Instruments
Reimagined displays showcasing...
Bringing Music, and the NMM, to Life
Reinventing the Experience
Since our founding in 1973, the NMM has worked hard to craft a superb collection of some of the finest, humblest, most unique and culturally significant musical instruments on the planet.
Now, as we embrace our 50th anniversary, we are working hard to design new exhibitions, events, and programming that will be as thrilling, unique, and unforgettable as our collections. Covering the breadth of the places music and musical instruments have occupied through human history, we will take you on a journey through our musical past, present, and future.
With 12 entirely redesigned and rebuilt gallery spaces to be installed in our historic Carnegie Wing, the NMM will showcase musical instruments as seen, used, heard, and explored by peoples across cultures, continents, civilizations and eras. As of August 2023, the entire first floor - featuring seven brand new galleries of permanent exhibitions - is full open!
Explore the photos and renderings below for a small taste of what's in store as we prepare to spring back to life and whisk you away through the magical world of musical instruments.
Our New Experience by the Numbers
12,000
square feet of beautiful, state-of-the-art exhibitions
700+
artifacts on permanent display, from pre-Colombian America to the Global 21st Century
100%
redesigned and reimagined to bring your experience to life
Live the Music...
with Live Music!
Alongside our new exhibitions, we are thrilled to feature performances and programming in the beautiful Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall. With magical acoustics, intimate views, and built in tech for recording, streaming, broadcasting and multimedia experiences, the Wanzek Performance Hall will be one of the premier venues available throughout our region.
Not just concerts, the Wanzek Performance Hall hosts lectures, receptions, demonstrations, conferences, and all manner of educational events!
Video Previews & Updates
Follow the Music, and Stay Tuned!
Coming Soon
The Groves Gallery
Special Exhibitions
Coming Soon
Permanent Exhibitions
Museum Guide
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COMING SOON
