Grainger Museum

4.5
90 reviews
Attraction
Speak Percussion
Speak Percussion
Grainger Symposium
Grainger Amplified at Grainger Museum
Grainger Amplified at Grainger Museum
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About

The Grainger Museum is the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia.

Its fascinating collection contains not only objects directly related to Percy Grainger's compositional career, such as scores and manuscripts, but also more than 50,000 items, including diaries, ethnographic objects, furniture, decorative arts, photographs, artworks, clothing and correspondence with famous and not-so-famous contemporaries. Learn about the Museum's rich history, including its revised aims recorded by Percy Grainger in 1955, the building's history and iconic design by architect John Gawler, Academic Reference Group and ways you can support the Grainger and stay up to date with the latest news, programs and partnerships.

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Reviews & Ratings

Justas Pipinis

Justas Pipinis

Google review

A quite remarkable small museum. While purpose-built for the Grainger collection and naturally centred on Percy Grainger’s work and persona, even those who may not be familiar with Grainger may enjoy interesting insights into experimental musical composition, inventive musical instruments and devices, eccentric personalities and more. The current temporary exhibition celebrating Speak Percussion makes interesting connections to Grainger’s work while featuring playful and inspiring contemporary instruments and performances by Speak Percussion and their highly diverse collaborators. Totally worth a visit if you are interested in experimental end of music, or just want to be surprised by unexpected creativity.

Get in touch

Email

grainger@unimelb.edu.au

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Where you'll be

Grainger Museum, Gate 13, Building 140

Parkville VIC 3052

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