Music in the Museum

Music in the Museum

The Prince Albert Historical Museum has a wide variety of musical instruments and playing devices. Come explore the beauty of musical history with cylinder players, record players, early radios, recording machines, and a gramophone that still works!

Also take a look at the early musical instruments used by the Prince Albert City Band including a baritone from 1880, a trombone and case from 1900, and a sousaphone!

The Prince Albert City Band began in 1883 and practiced in the basement of the old fire hall once it was built in 1912 (now the Prince Albert Historical Museum) for many years. The City Band still exits, but is totally volunteer and self-funded.

Some of the other impressive musical instruments within the museum include a copy of a Stradivarius made in 1736, a French Piano from the 1700’s, a pipe organ from St. Alban’s Cathedral that was used from 1912 until 1987, and a small fold-up pump organ used during the times of World War I.

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Come down to the Historical Museum and check out what other musical instruments you can find! We are open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm. We look forward to seeing you!

By: Lana Alberts