Articles & News
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Gary Wright’s Polymoog: A Rare Piece of Synthesizer History
Introduced in 1975, the Polymoog Synthesizer Model 203a was Moog Music’s response to the growing demand…
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Artifact Highlight: The Concert Zither
This month, we are highlighting the concert zither. Concert zithers typically feature 28–29 strings and include…
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Webster-Chicago “Electronic Memory” Model 228-1
This month, we highlight the Webster-Chicago “Electronic Memory” Model 228-1 portable wire recorder. You might be…
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Upcoming Exhibits: From the Collection
Our collection is vast and full of incredible stories, but not every instrument fits neatly into…
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Going Beyond the Instruments
This month, we are installing a new exhibition that reexamines the role of musical instruments, especially…
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25 Years in 25 Days
Over the past 25 years, the Museum has amassed hundreds of unique artifacts, each helping to…
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The Silvertone Amp-in Case Guitar
The 1960s were marked by moments of significant social, political, technological, and cultural change. One of…
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New On View
We are so excited to announce that the Museum will feature an array of new instruments!…
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Experience a Legend: The Gretsch Broadkaster Drum Kit
Step into a golden age of music with the legendary 1930s-1940s Gretsch Broadkaster drum kit—a landmark…
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1917 C.G. Conn Double-Bell Euphonium
The Museum of Making Music proudly showcases a remarkable 1917 C.G. Conn Double-Bell Euphonium, a testament…
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The 1929 RCA Theremin
Invented by Russian physicist Leon Theremin in 1920, the theremin is unique among musical instruments in…
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1911 Gibson Style U Harp Guitar
The Museum of Making Music recently acquired an exquisite 1911 Gibson Style U Harp Guitar, now…