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Museum of Musical Instruments

House museum · Milan, Italy

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Museum of Musical Instruments
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History

The Museum of Musical Instruments of Milan exhibits over 700 musical instruments from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries with particular attention to Lombard instruments. The collection contains plucked instruments, Lombard and Cremonese violins, hunting horns, numerous wood instruments, bassoons, pianos and some ancient organs. In particular the Cremonese lutherie is appreciated all over the world for the high quality of its musical instruments. The museum also displays the equipment of the former Studio di fonologia musicale di Radio Milano.

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Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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