Welcome to the Museum
The Royal Academy of Music Museum is open on Fridays from 11am to 6pm.
On Friday 29 September 2023 the Strings Gallery will close at 5pm due to an event.
Object of the Month
Object of the Month
Each month we feature a different treasure from our collections.
Be inspired by the stories behind some of our wonderful objects.
Each month we feature a different treasure from our collections.
Be inspired by the stories behind some of our wonderful objects.
Collections
Collections
Since its foundation in 1822, the Academy has acquired and created important collections of instruments, artworks, memorabilia, manuscripts, letters, scores, performance materials and other objects.
Since its foundation in 1822, the Academy has acquired and created important collections of instruments, artworks, memorabilia, manuscripts, letters, scores, performance materials and other objects.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Our most recent exhibition, ‘Only the Violins Remain. Alma and Arnold Rosé’ was created in partnership with the House of Austrian History.
Our most recent exhibition, ‘Only the Violins Remain. Alma and Arnold Rosé’ was created in partnership with the House of Austrian History.
Permanent Galleries
Permanent Galleries
Our Strings and Piano Galleries allow students, staff and visitors to get a closer look at a selection of our finest instruments, artworks and manuscripts.
The galleries are an integral part of the York Gate building and also serve as teaching and rehearsal space, putting them at the heart of Academy life.
Our Strings and Piano Galleries allow students, staff and visitors to get a closer look at a selection of our finest instruments, artworks and manuscripts.
The galleries are an integral part of the York Gate building and also serve as teaching and rehearsal space, putting them at the heart of Academy life.
About us
About us
The Academy Museum houses superb collections of historic and modern instruments, as well as an illuminating archive of important musical materials.
The Academy Museum houses superb collections of historic and modern instruments, as well as an illuminating archive of important musical materials.