Opening November 10, MIM’s new exhibition Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more—that have shaped generations of American music since before the Civil War.The exhibition, which is exclusive to MIM, gives guests the opportunity to see instruments owned and played by heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass music, including banjo superstar and bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs, folk icon Elizabeth Cotten, blues legend Mississippi John Hurt, stars of the Grand Ole Opry, and others. Notably, more than 30 special instruments from the personal collection of mandolin virtuoso David Grisman will be on public display for the first time.Celebrate the opening weekend of Acoustic America on November 10, 11, and 12 with live performances, instrument demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
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