— The Musical Museum —
The History of Music Reproduction
Museum & Concert Venue
Kew Bridge, London
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 play a performance recorded by Rachmaninov (or dozens of other famous pianists). A violin that can play itself! Have you heard an Edison Phonograph play? 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.
All these and many more are here to be demonstrated on your fascinating guided tour. 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 other musical and community events throughout the year.
Support Us
The Musical Museum is an independent charity and receives no regular government funding. Please consider donating to our fundraising appeal, becoming a patron or member, or leaving a lasting legacy through a bequest.
Help us protect and preserve our collection for future generations
Join us and help keep the music playing.