Royal Academy of Music Museum
The Royal Academy of Music Museum in London is a museum of musical instruments and artefacts as well as a research center. The structure was created in 1822 as part of Regent's Park's main entrance and was an essential component of John Nash's Regency London architectural ideas. York Gate's interior was partly destroyed by bombing in the 1940s, but the Nash outside is a Grade 1 listed structure. The Academy was able to buy and remodel the building with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to accommodate studios, practice facilities, and a museum.
The Museum features three permanent galleries as well as rotating exhibits and displays. They include a wide range of eras, instruments, and themes, including stringed instruments dating back to the 16th century. The galleries serve as a showcase for the work of musicians, composers, instrument manufacturers, and researchers from a variety of musical and related fields.
Location: Marylebone Road, London, England NW1 5HT
Website: royalacademy.org.uk