Prince Consort Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2BS
With its origins dating back to 1894, The Royal College of Music has harmoniously grown its collection to an impressive 15,000 instruments. As you explore, perfectly illuminated display cases reveal a mesmerizing array of stringed and woodwind instruments, from the earliest surviving guitar to elegant recorders. But the real showstopper? The keyboard instruments that dominate the space, including a clavicytherium from 1480 and a beautifully adorned 16th-century harpsichord crafted by Alessandro Trasuntino. The museum's interactive spaces host performances by RCM musicians and offer you a chance to create your melodies in the Weston Discovery Centre. Beyond instruments, the museum weaves its story through art, with portraits of music legends like Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams adorning the Lavery Gallery.
Details
- Address:
- Prince Consort Rd
- SW7 2BS
- Contact:
- https://www.rcm.ac.uk/museum/about/