At a glance
#2 of 25 Tourist attractions in Greenville #1 of 3 Museums in GreenvilleLocalGuideWorld score: 4.88
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Sigal Music Museum?
- Sigal Music Museum is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 133 reviews.
- How does Sigal Music Museum rank in Greenville?
- Sigal Music Museum is #2 of 25 Tourist attractions in Greenville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Sigal Music Museum located?
- 516 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States — 2.1 km from the center of Greenville.
- How can I contact Sigal Music Museum?
- Phone: +1 864-520-8807 · Website: sigalmusicmuseum.org
A very impressive collection of many instruments. They have an enormous collection in which they rotate their pieces so it’s always changing. I especially loved the piano collection and was taken back with the documented history.
The curator (and who acquired many pieces himself) was well versed in his knowledge of each piece and even played some pieces for us. He was helpful and enjoyed answering our questions.
I might also add even the young man taking our ticket had a wealth of information to share and very helpful.
We will return again.
The curator (and who acquired many pieces himself) was well versed in his knowledge of each piece and even played some pieces for us. He was helpful and enjoyed answering our questions.
I might also add even the young man taking our ticket had a wealth of information to share and very helpful.
We will return again.
Excellent exhibits, even for non-musical folks!! Parking is either in the Upcountry Museum lot (free) or the farther pay lot closer to the theater (free with a stamp from Sigal). There's 1 handicap parking spot in the Sigal staff lot. Without a handicap permit, we dropped our family members in the staff lot and parked in the theater lot, and enjoyed the good walk across the green.
Very nice museum. However, the experience was disappointing. Reservations had been made several weeks in advance for personal tour guide for our party of 8 on Dec 2nd. Tour guide was a no-show. Two in our party were high school musicians and more indepth explanation and discussion would have enhanced the experience. As we traveled from out of town and coordinating of everyone's schedules didn't allow for returning a different day.
The front desk staff was helpful, apologetic about the oversight and comp the visit. But underwhelming visit.
The front desk staff was helpful, apologetic about the oversight and comp the visit. But underwhelming visit.
If you’re a music lover, definitely check out this museum. Very engaging and pleasant experience.
A small but mighty museum- so much music history on two floors! The kids and I really enjoyed our time here
We always make sure whenever we visit a city or town we include a museum in our schedule. Sigal Music Museum is a must if you visit or live in Greenville and music interests you. Every minute while there was absorbed like sponges. Really impressive collection of historic pianos and harpsichords on the first floor. It was eye-opening to see the intense and dedicated work that was involved for the master craftsmen of the time to create these instruments and that they still exist today.
A fun display of early rock and roll nostalgia is on the second floor. It was our pleasure to have the opportunity to talk at length with the curator who described they have a large inventory and regularly change the main floor exhibit. He went on to say how the floor above gave them an option to put up something different for patrons to see, and they decided to dedicate this space to the earlier histories of music that became great inspirations for the public.
A fun display of early rock and roll nostalgia is on the second floor. It was our pleasure to have the opportunity to talk at length with the curator who described they have a large inventory and regularly change the main floor exhibit. He went on to say how the floor above gave them an option to put up something different for patrons to see, and they decided to dedicate this space to the earlier histories of music that became great inspirations for the public.
Absolutely phenomenal. Period. The first thing I'll say is that this museum is small at the moment compared to the actual size of the building. After all, it has only been open since the Spring. There are only 2 rooms, one on each floor. However, they are both filled with historic grand pianos, harpsichords, and square pianos. Complete with descriptions and histories of each one. One of their grand pianos was reportedly played by Chopin for a few hours, another was unbelievably found in a chicken coop. Each one is beautiful and immaculately restored, but unfortunately not all are in tune. In fact, you can't play the majority of them (they're roped off and don't let them catch you trying! lol). The curator Tom has big plans for this museum in the coming months, which will eventually include string instruments. I can't wait to see this museum the next time I go down to South Carolina.
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