Before my visit, I thought that music is just for leisure. The Grainger Music Museum showed me the scientific and historic aspects of music which changed my way of thinking

Cute place with fun quirky instruments to try

The Grainger Museum located at Melbourne University is a hidden gem. Stumbled upon while taking a Melbourne University walking tour. Percy Grainger was a true Aussie eccentric, genius of music composition and performance. In later life he proposed this museum to Melbourne University and supervised it's creation providing a unique range of memorabilia from his own collection. Well worth a visit.

Really awesome and quirky little museum that depicts the life of Percy Grainger

What a surprise to come across this amazing, fun and informative Museum covering Percy Grainger's life's work - even got to play on many of the master's music machine inventions - wow that was a treat.

Great little museum, but with one major incomprehensible drawback . . There is none of his music playing anywhere !!! What was playing was a random cd of Vaughan Willams . Was a bit embarrassing to explain to my friend who commented that he liked the music being played, that it wasn't actually Grainger at all !

This truly is one of Melbourne's most fascinating museums with an amazing collection of very unique musical instruments, artefacts and memorabilia including many from the highly eclectic collection of the eccentric Percy Grainger. Entry is free and the staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. If you're into music and music history then a visit to this very unique museum is perfect for you.

We went specifically because we were in the city, and we have played a lot of Grainger music. Unfortunately, the museum is only open one Monday afternoon a month, so we couldn't get in.

Cool museum hidden near Melbourne Uni Music Department. I went to see the Synthesizer exhibition in 2018, and that was epic. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate. A lovely little space with some awesome free exhibitions. Worth a look-see :)

Well worth a visit whether you're a fan of Percy's music or not. Easy access by public transport and close to the interesting museums etc. June 2023: downgraded star rating as public access hours have been drastically reduced. A victim of the COVID-19 age and probably other expediencies.

Certainly a unique museum / gallery and worth a visit. Percy Grainger was an interesting man on many levels and a large contribution to Australian and global music development. Check it out (it's free!)

An interesting one, especially for all those history and music lovers. A vintage collection of Musical equipment collected, owned by Percy Grainger. The collection also has scores of other items such as diaries, furniture, decorative arts,photos,clothing, correspondence. This museum was opened officially in Dec 1938. This building also has a historical significance that, it was designed by a architect called John Gawler. The building is listed in the register of the National Estate and the Victorian Heritage Register and National Trust of Australia(Victoria). The entry is free and there are some friendly staff to answer questions.

Great arrangement of all items in he museum. They are all interesting and full of information. I must say whatever I saw in this museum was very unique and all related to development of music in Australia. The staffs were very kind and ready to provide you information. Will definitely return for the next exhibition.

An esoteric composer who invented instruments in search of "free music" 50 years before synthesizers and was so famous he built a museum for himself... Very interesting space and rare exhibits for an underappreciated part of Aus music history

Small Museum with some interesting and interactive exhibits.

Very interesting little museum in a really great location. Brilliant insight into Percy Grainger's stange life

Who on earth would build a museum for themselves? A bit self-indulgent?

Fantastic Displays, Chris was very informative,. What a talent was Percy Grainger!

Odd museum, created by artists own funding. Made him historically more important than the music lends to. Quite an odd chap, good to know if you are an historian of musicians.

This place really showed me how much potential I had as a Professional Thereminist.

A wonderful little museum dedicated to the man, his music and his ideas. Thoughtful staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Great little museum on Grainger’s music and life - not open on Saturdays (but is open Sundays).

Fantastic museum and people working.

I visited the Grainger Museum as part of an RSL field trip.At first I thought was about a famous Carlton player but instead it was about the famous Australian composer and conductor of the same Christian name.We also visited a World War One exhibit.At one time I actually did point Percy towards the porcelain.Had a quick look at the campus.I had in the past worked for that building company.Good day out.The catering was excellent.

Different! I mean it. Such an experience.

Didnt really have much information since i was a foreigner but nice to know his story and his influence on australian music...

Great exhibition of syntherciser equipment and similar products. plus great staff as well. also close to local transport and easy to get to as well.

Very qwirky - definitely worth a visit.

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Grainger was an interesting person

Interesting place

Very informative.

Well worth the out of town visit... Would have liked to see a little more range of synthesizers and musicians covered in the early electronic synth exhibition. But still learnt something and enjoyed tweaking the EMS VCS3.

Definitely a fascinating museum that is worth a visit.

Really good museum, the collection it good.

A collection of exhibits illustrating the life of Australian-American composer, Percy Grainger. This Museum was established while Grainger was still alive and it's architecture and collection reflect the choices of Grainger himself.

Terrific Museum. Thanks Chantelle for great45 minute introduction One of Melbourne's hiddensecrets

Interesting place to visit.

Nice little museum. Curated by people who are helpful and very proud of their work.

A fascinating place which will give you insight into one of Australia's least known but most innovative composers.

I didn't know about Grainger