Grainger Museum, Biographical museum at University of Melbourne, Australia
The Grainger Museum holds over 100,000 artifacts including manuscripts, photographs, musical instruments, and personal items from composer Percy Grainger's life and career.
Constructed between 1935 and 1939 with funding from Percy Grainger, the museum opened in December 1938 to preserve his collections and musical legacy.
The museum maintains an extensive archive of correspondence between Grainger and notable musicians, including letters from Edvard Grieg, Frederick Delius, and Tchaikovsky.
Located in the grounds of the University of Melbourne, the museum opens to visitors every Monday during academic semesters from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The museum contains experimental sound technology, field recordings, and personal documents that demonstrate Grainger's innovative approaches to music composition and performance.
Location: City of Melbourne
Operator: University of Melbourne
GPS coordinates: -37.79730,144.95844
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:47
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