Cremona, Violin Museum

About

Opened in only 2013, the violin museum can boast opening in a town with ample history of all the greatest violin makers. The museum has a sizable focus towards children with audio-video kiosks and a very high tech system. The sensor activated audio guides are essential to learning the history behind the violin and the makers such as the Stradivari, and the Amati’s and Guarneri’s dynasties. If you’re lucky, you may visit the museum when there a live performances in the auditorium. The auditorium has a special feature where the seats and views of the players are visible from all sides as the musicians play from the center. The Violin Museum was built as a treat to music lovers, and for those who crave a unique experience when visiting a museum.