St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments and its collection

St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments
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St Cecilia's Hall is a concert venue and a musical instrument museum. The museum displays items from the Anne Macaulay Collection of plucked string instruments, but also the Rodger Mirrey and Russell Collections of early keyboard instruments and a collection of brass instruments.

ENSt Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments at the University of Edinburgh

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St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments
St Cecilia's Hall Niddry Street Cowgate
EH1 1LJ Edinburgh

Visitor information St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:30
Thursday
10:00 – 16:30
Friday
10:00 – 16:30
Saturday
10:00 – 16:30
Sunday Closed

St Cecilia’s Hall Will Close Early On 13 December

Admission

St Cecilia’s Hall Will Close Early On 13 December. Please check the website.

Facilities

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Location & Map

St Cecilia's Hall Niddry Street Cowgate, Edinburgh

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Exhibitions

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St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a notable attraction for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The museum houses an impressive collection of musical instruments from various periods, with a particular focus on keyboard instruments. Visitors often appreciate the well-preserved harpsichords, fortepianos, and other rare instruments on display. The museum's location in a historic 18th-century building adds to its charm and provides an appropriate setting for the exhibits. Many reviewers commend the knowledgeable staff who offer insights into the instruments' history and sometimes provide live demonstrations. The intimate size of the museum allows for a thorough exploration without overwhelming visitors. However, some guests mention that the limited opening hours can be inconvenient, and others note that the museum might not appeal as much to those without a specific interest in musical instruments. The interactive elements, where visitors can listen to recordings of the instruments, are frequently highlighted as a positive feature. While the museum offers a specialized experience, it may not cater to all tastes, which is reflected in the overall positive but not universal acclaim from visitors.

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