Royal College of Music Museum
- Tuesday–Friday: 10.15am–5.45pm (last entry 5.15pm)
- Saturday–Sunday: 11am–6pm (last entry 5.30pm). During the weekend the Museum closes for lunch between 1pm and 2pm.
- Closed on Mondays.
What's on/Museum
RCM Museum
Explore the musical treasures of London’s newest Museum
The Royal College of Music Museum contains the earliest known guitar, the earliest stringed keyboard instrument and the most recognised portraits of Joseph Haydn and Farinelli. Learn about these and 56 other fascinating instruments specially chosen from the RCM’s designated collection of over 14,000 items.
Following a £3.6million investment from Heritage Lottery Fund, the Museum has undergone a complete redevelopment and opened to the public in October 2021.
Special exhibition: Music, Migration and Mobility
Visit the RCM Museum to explore the lives and legacies of émigré musicians who fled the Nazi regime and the ravages of war at the Music, Migration and Mobility exhibition this spring!
Book your ticket online or just turn up on the day.
Access
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Museum Concerts and Events
Engage with our collection through a lively programme of concerts, events, tours and hands-on workshops for all ages.
Guided tour
Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.
Group bookings (6+ people)
We would love to welcome your group of 6 or more people.
Group bookings (self-guided)
Please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk.
Group bookings with a 30-minute guided tour
The Museum have a non-refundable fee of £5 per person and this includes a 30-45 minute guided tour. Please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk.
Wolfson Centre in Music and Material Culture
The Wolfson Centre provides access to the Royal College of Music's collections for the purpose of research by RCM professors, students and external researchers. Visits are available by appointment.
Royal College of Music Museum
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Contact the Museum
If you have any queries about the Royal College of Music Museum please feel free to get in contact with us.
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS
United Kingdom
