Museum of Musical Instruments - Museo Instrumentos Musicales de Bolivia
Museum of Musical Instruments - Museo Instrumentos Musicales de Bolivia
Museum of Musical Instruments - Museo Instrumentos Musicales de Bolivia
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Especially fun for children, this museum lets them try playing the assortment of ancient instruments, all made from natural elements, like wood, bone, turtle shells and toucan beaks.
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nkcecio
Vienna, Austria84 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
One of the finest locations in La Paz, a museum full of passion for the topic and interesting/interactive findings.
The main sponsor, the great Maestro of charango Ernesto Cavour, one of the kindest and most talented players ever, can be found often in the premises and holds weekly concerts with other fellow players. Don't miss the opportunity!
The main sponsor, the great Maestro of charango Ernesto Cavour, one of the kindest and most talented players ever, can be found often in the premises and holds weekly concerts with other fellow players. Don't miss the opportunity!
Written 20 June 2018
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Blue H
Los Angeles, CA20 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
My husband and I visited the museum one Monday in the afternoon, we were so impressed for how much it has to offer, is much more than old stuff.
We found musical instruments from many places from Bolivia, South America and the world. It also has a lot of newspapers about records from 1800 and many interesting records downstairs.
If you like to learn a bit of the history from Bolivia in terms of different cultures and their music you will love this place. The ticket is very reasonable.
El mejor lugar para conocer sobre culturas de Bolivia y su musica.
We found musical instruments from many places from Bolivia, South America and the world. It also has a lot of newspapers about records from 1800 and many interesting records downstairs.
If you like to learn a bit of the history from Bolivia in terms of different cultures and their music you will love this place. The ticket is very reasonable.
El mejor lugar para conocer sobre culturas de Bolivia y su musica.
Written 7 June 2017
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SteelhorseNYC
World134 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Interesting collection of musical instruments, in a classic colonial house. Yes, fine. But every saturday at 7pm they do a charango concert and that is fantastic!!
It was one of the best live shows I have ever heard and it cost all of 20 bol.
There were 5 performers, including the dirrector of the museum on a double guitar, and Ernesto Cavour - the most famous charango player in Bolivia!!
There were stories, jokes, some wonderful and unique guitars, and he got the audience involved to a wonderful effect. Not to be missed!
It will make you want to seek out the Penas all over La Paz
It was one of the best live shows I have ever heard and it cost all of 20 bol.
There were 5 performers, including the dirrector of the museum on a double guitar, and Ernesto Cavour - the most famous charango player in Bolivia!!
There were stories, jokes, some wonderful and unique guitars, and he got the audience involved to a wonderful effect. Not to be missed!
It will make you want to seek out the Penas all over La Paz
Written 14 June 2015
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rgnoronha
12 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
I have visited several museums in La Paz. This was my favorite.
The beautiful building is located in one of the most fancy streets in La Paz, which also houses other museums.
The collection is surprisingly diverse and amazing. There was a lot of imagination to set up the rooms.
The instruments are very well maintained and some of them are breathtaking due to the originality.
It covers the ancient times to this day and age.
An absolute must to learn more about the Bolivian culture and folklore.
The beautiful building is located in one of the most fancy streets in La Paz, which also houses other museums.
The collection is surprisingly diverse and amazing. There was a lot of imagination to set up the rooms.
The instruments are very well maintained and some of them are breathtaking due to the originality.
It covers the ancient times to this day and age.
An absolute must to learn more about the Bolivian culture and folklore.
Written 21 August 2016
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John L
Greenville, SC2 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
The museum is a great collection of musical instruments, emphasizing Bolivia but also covering some general history of instruments. Quite an extensive collection and well curated. You are allowed to play some of the instruments. Museum visit was a nice respite from the hectic streets downtown - quiet, uncrowded and invites a leisurely visit. but the real treat was the concert they have on Saturday night at 7PM. It was GREAT, highlighting an array of Bolivian instruments played by true masters of their craft. I do not speak Spanish but I understood every note. A special experience for anyone who enjoys traditional music - and the night I went was punctuated by a few musicians sitting-in and flamenco dancing by a member of the Bolivian national ballet. Everyone left with a smile. A true and special experience.
Written 15 April 2015
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Seaice
10 contributions
Mar 2020
Entrance Fee 10 Bs. - it's a really nice collection, so if you're into music / music instruments you should definitely go! I liked, that the rooms had themes and when you enter a room, light & music goes on automatically.
Written 6 March 2020
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JohnInBolivia
La Paz, Bolivia52 contributions
Sept 2018
Music is the life blood of Bolivians, along with dancing. The poorest Bolivians, in the most awful of circumstances, are transformed for a few hours or a few days when music and dance are available. If you want to really understand Bolivian culture, then visit this museum and understand the instruments that are in large measure the basis of Bolivian culture.
Written 11 August 2019
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Footsac
Comox, Canada354 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Do not miss this museum on Calle Jaen. It is probably the most comprehensive intrument museum i have ever been in. It also caters to the eccentric with miniature figures, bands, and instruments. Who knew some of these intruments even existed. Its just plain fantastic
Written 21 January 2019
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Chuck E
Washington DC, DC56 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is well worth your visit if you are at in any way interested in music. In addition, we happened upon an advertisement outside the museum for a concert that night. We went and thoroughly enjoyed it--lots of folk music and audience "participation" in terms of clapping and signing along on some choruses (in Spanish, of course, but you don't need to know Spanish).
Written 10 March 2018
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123abrahamm
La Paz9 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This is a beautifull particular museum owned by famous musician Ernesto Cavour. He has a huge collection of native musical instruments and the house itself is beautifull to walk and enjoy. SOme night there are free concerts by the Maestro Cavour. A must visit place
Written 13 September 2016
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