Such a great tour by Colin. So interesting hearing about the history of the piano, fabulous pieces on show even if you’re not that musical. Thoroughly recommend the FREE tour.

Beautiful little museum, worth a visit! Great explanation and demonstration! Impressive collection of instruments (that are beautifully preserved and still work perfectly!). Entrance is free, but definitely worth to make a donation!

It is the first music museum I have been to and my favorite music museum in the UK so far. It is a combo of concert hall and music museum which belongs to the University of Edinburgh. The exhibit is so amazing, in addition to displaying some native British instruments, there are many French, Italian, German and even other foreign instruments. Originally, the piano without art painting is the piano of the common people, and the piano with art painting is the piano of the nobility. I love the harpsichord (picture 6), with Greek mythology hidden inside the lid, flowers painted on the sound board, a art about Chinese market depicted on the outside, and the piano legs are gilt in gold color. The German curator of the museum explained because that the harpsichord was bought by the French aristocrats and they chose the pattern themselves, and they hired several different painters, that’s why the finished product eventually presented in different patterns and styles, but in fact, there were many 17 century’s harpsichords and pianos of the French aristocrats like this. Thanks to her very much patient explanation, I felt so educated today. They said people can next book a tour guide online in advance, which I will do so next time when I come back, so that I can learn more interesting musical instrument history.

Amazing! Incredible collection of instruments, and a beautiful building! Guide Dona was SO LOVELY! Very knowledgeable, friendly, it was so great to learn more and hear some music! Will definitely come back for an event 👍

This hall and music museum is really underrated. This is a really nice small place showcasing different vintage harpsichords and clavichords from different ages, with histories behind them. On the ground floor there are many orchestra and unique instriments as well. The staffs were lovely and welcoming. Christine was very knowledgeable, she was explaining histories and techniques behind these classic instruments. I really enjoyed my visit here.