A Violin once played to Marie Antionette, Purcell's original score of the Fairy Queen, a Viennese piano with six pedals...
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THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19.
We have no plans to reopen at present, because of the ongoing government advice on social distancing, and we are prioritising access to the building for students.
We are doing everything we can to plan and hope to welcome visitors back at some point in 2021. Please watch this space where future announcements will be made.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Museum soon.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Our current exhibition, ‘Only the Violins Remain. Alma and Arnold Rosé’ was created in partnership with the House of Austrian History.
Our current 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.
Collections
Collections
Our Museum houses superb collections of historic and modern reproduction instruments, as well as artworks, photographs, letters, programmes, memorabilia and other objects.
We are an important resource for students, staff and researchers, and a treasure trove of fascinating insights and inspiration, freely available to all.
Our Museum houses superb collections of historic and modern reproduction instruments, as well as artworks, photographs, letters, programmes, memorabilia and other objects.
We are an important resource for students, staff and researchers, and a treasure trove of fascinating insights and inspiration, freely available to all.
About us
About us
Since its foundation in 1822, the Academy has acquired and created important collections, and these continue to grow according to our Collections Development Policy.
Our Museum was created in 2001 in order to care for these items to the highest standards and to make them more accessible. We are accredited by Arts Council England.
Since its foundation in 1822, the Academy has acquired and created important collections, and these continue to grow according to our Collections Development Policy.
Our Museum was created in 2001 in order to care for these items to the highest standards and to make them more accessible. We are accredited by Arts Council England.
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