Museum and 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.
Collections
Highlights
Whether on display or in our stores, items in our collection provide inspiration and a wealth of material for researchers, students and music lovers alike.
Index
Explore the Academy’s heritage through our archives of rare instruments, original manuscripts, artwork, and personal collections from legendary musicians.
Performance Materials
Explore over 200,000 items, manuscripts and resources in the Academy Library catalogue.
Permanent Galleries
Piano Gallery
Discover a stunning showcase of our most prestigious historic keyboard instruments, nestled directly within a vibrant campus space where Academy students live, rehearse, and learn every day.
Strings Gallery
Get a closer look at a selection of our finest historic stringed instruments inside an award-winning gallery space that doubles as an active teaching and rehearsal room.