Virginia Musical Museum, Music museum in Williamsburg, United States.
Description
The Virginia Musical Museum is a music museum in Williamsburg housing a collection of rare instruments, mechanical music machines, and phonographs. The exhibits focus particularly on keyboard instruments and include items connected to regional musicians.
History
The museum began in 1963 when a collecting couple acquired their first music box, laying the foundation for what would become a growing private collection. The collection opened to the public years later, documenting the evolution of music and instruments through personal preservation.
Culture
The museum displays personal belongings from Virginia musicians in a dedicated hall of fame section. Visitors get a sense of these artists' lives by looking at their costumes, photographs, and everyday objects.
Practical
The museum is located on Richmond Road and operates on weekdays as well as Saturday, so checking hours before visiting is helpful. Visitors should plan for parking and allow adequate time to explore the different gallery sections.
Did you know?
A highlight is a rare 1770 harpsichord by Joshua Shudi, with only two known examples existing in the world. This instrument demonstrates the craftsmanship and refinement of early instrument makers.
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