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Rhythms, Harmonies, and Cadences of Life

October 2025

Again and again, I am reminded of how music echoes life, and life echoes music, and of how this echoing unfailingly inspires my days. Each week, I have the treat of working with a high school student who assists me with our North Coast Strings...

New On View

October 2025

We are so excited to announce that the Museum will feature an array of new instruments! Keep your eye out for the redesign of our “Getting Louder” display in Gallery 1, where we have added a couple of additional basses and a Silvertone Amp-in...

Music: A Classroom Like No Other

September 2025

This fall, as routines return and the year shifts into a new season, we invite you to embrace a time of discovery and renewal. The fall back-to-school season often reminds us of sharpened pencils, backpacks, fresh notebooks, and the excitement of...

Meet Our Team: Nicole Blue

September 2025

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Nicole Blue as the Museum of Making Music’s new Artifacts and Exhibitions Manager. In just a few short weeks, she’s already making a meaningful impact on our team and on the experiences of our visitors....

Echoes of Music

July 2025

Time always moves forward. We can hold onto photos, linger over words, and frame works of art. But music is something else entirely. It lives not in stillness, but in motion. It begins, unfolds, fades. It rides the air, shaped by minds, hands, and...

A Joyful Celebration of Make Music Day

June 2025

At our museum, every day is an open invitation for visitors to explore music through our many interactive instruments. But on the summer and winter solstices each year, we join cities around the world in celebrating Make Music Day—a global...

Reflections on Membership, Community and Why YOU Matter

June 2025

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to personally reconnect with the Museum of Making Music’s membership program. I’ve spent time reviewing processes, answering member questions and looking closely at the benefits we offer. But more...

Students Discover Music and Careers at the Museum of Making Music

May 2025

As the school year comes to a close, our museum team is reflecting on another inspiring season of school tours. This year, hundreds of students walked through our doors—participating in drum circles, exploring interactive exhibits, playing...

Interactive Action: Paul Reed Smith Guitars

May 2025

Experience the artistry and sound of two Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitars—renowned for their craftsmanship, tonal versatility, and design. These instruments, handcrafted by one of America’s premier guitar builders, are ready to be played. Whether...

The Spark That Lasts a Lifetime

May 2025

When I was a baby, my mother noticed something. Music stirred me—deeply. Long before I understood what I was hearing, I responded with either wide eyes and stillness or a kind of animation, as if I knew that something important was happening....

NAMM and the Museum of Making Music Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Free Admission and Curriculum for Educators

May 2025

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced in celebration of National Teacher Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week that it will be offering free admission to...

Experience a Legend: The Gretsch Broadkaster Drum Kit

April 2025

Step into a golden age of music with the legendary 1930s-1940s Gretsch Broadkaster drum kit—a landmark set that helped define the vibrant soundscape of jazz, swing, and big band music. Introduced in 1935, the Broadkaster series was named to...

A Sweet Moment at the Museum

April 2025

It began like so many field trips do—with a burst of energy. A spirited group of fourth graders arrived at the Museum, their excitement bubbling over into laughter and chatter that filled the lobby. We exchanged knowing smiles and braced...

Director's Notes, April 2025

March 2025

I’m excited to connect with you this month to share some updates and happenings at the Museum. First, our Operations Manager, Dave Liggett, is retiring! Dave began as a volunteer before joining our staff, and for the past ten and a half years,...

1917 C.G. Conn Double-Bell Euphonium

March 2025

The Museum of Making Music proudly showcases a remarkable 1917 C.G. Conn Double-Bell Euphonium, a testament to innovative brass instrument design from the early 20th century. We’ve chosen to highlight this instrument as part of our 25th...
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