Berlin Musical Instrument Museum, Musical instrument collection at Kulturforum, Berlin, Germany.
The Berlin Musical Instrument Museum displays more than 3,500 instruments spanning from the 16th century, arranged in chronological and thematic sections across multiple floors.
Founded in 1888 at the Royal Academy of Music, the museum initially housed 34 instruments from the Prussian royal court collection and expanded through significant acquisitions.
The museum maintains a collection of rare instruments including harpsichords from the Ruckers family and flutes that belonged to Frederick the Great.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 22:00 on Thursdays, and welcomes visitors from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends.
The facility features a functioning 1929 Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ that performs during special demonstrations in the museum's concert hall.
Location: Berlin
Inception: 1888
Architects: Edgar Wisniewski
Official opening: 1888
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: State Institute for Music Research
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday 09:00-17:00; Thursday 09:00-22:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://simpk.de/museum
GPS coordinates: 52.51030,13.37090
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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