National Music Centre, Music museum and performance center in East Village, Calgary, Canada
The National Music Centre is a museum and performance venue in Calgary that displays over 2,000 musical instruments and artifacts. The building houses exhibition spaces, performance halls, recording studios, and broadcast facilities across multiple levels.
The institution developed from an original organ installation in 1987 into a national music center. The current building opened in 2016 and incorporated the restored King Edward Hotel, a former blues club from the early 1900s.
The center draws visitors interested in Canadian musical history and its artists through displays that showcase regional music styles. Collections reveal how musicians from this country have shaped the broader music world.
The location is downtown and easy to reach by public transit, with parking available nearby. The venue offers varied experiences for visitors, from exhibitions to live events and learning programs.
The building's exterior features over 200,000 handcrafted terracotta tiles that give the modern structure a one-of-a-kind appearance. Visitors can also see the famous Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, a legendary recording tool preserved in the collection.
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