What's on/Museum
HÂþ» Museum
Our Museum invites you to explore, hear and interact with more than 500 years of music-making.
Visit the Royal College of Music Museum to see priceless musical treasures, join a guided tour or attend special chamber performances.
Learn about the earliest stringed keyboard instrument, the most recognised portraits of Joseph Haydn and Farinelli and 56 other fascinating instruments specially chosen from the HÂþ»’s designated collection of 14,000 items.
Book a slot to visit the Museum
The redevelopment of the Royal College of Music Museum was made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Opening times
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
The HÂþ» Museum is closed from Monday 16 December to Monday 6 January 2025.
No need to book, just turn up on the day. Guided tours are available to book every Wednesday during term time.
Plan your visit
The Royal College of Music is easy to reach on foot from nearby attractions in South Kensington, from Kensington High Street and from Kensington Gardens.
Access Information
The Royal College of Music has easy access to most areas. Find out more about access to the HÂþ» Museum.
'...this little treasure chamber [is] an ideal place to beguile a spare half-hour before a Prom'
‘An enchanting snippet of musical history’
‘The permanent collection offers a feast for the eyes wherever you look’
Wolfson Centre in Music and Material Culture
Get hands on with music history and visit our brand new research facility.
What's on
From self-guided and weekly group tours of our beautiful collection to our Friday lunch chamber performances, there is lots to discover at the HÂþ» Museum.
Tours and tickets
Discover our beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments in our free weekly guided tour on Wednesdays from 12.30pm - 1.15pm.
Tickets: Free
Please book via What's on at the Museum.
Self-guided groups of up to 20 people are welcome free of charge, but we ask that you contact us in advance of your visit.
Tickets: Free
To book, please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk
We offer 45-minute private tours for groups of 6 or more people.
Tickets: £5 per person (£3.50 concession)
To book, please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk
We offer 30-45 minute tours for school groups.
Tickets: £3.50 per person
To book, please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk
Get hands-on with the HÂþ»â€™s musical history. Enjoy a 30-minute tour of the Museum in a small group and handle unique objects from the HÂþ» collections in our brand-new research facility, the Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture.
Tickets: £7 per person (£6.50 concession)
To book, please email museum.info@rcm.ac.uk
Royal College of Music Museum
Enjoy a walkthrough video of the HÂþ» Museum
Contact the Museum
If you have any queries about the Royal College of Music Museum please feel free to get in contact with us.