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National Music Museum

National Music Museum
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About Us

Founded in 1973, the National Music Museum (NMM), located on the campus of the University of South Dakota, is one of the world’s finest collections of musical instruments, with some 15,000 instruments in its holdings. The NMM owns some of the most historically significant musical instruments in existence.

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Events

Vermillion Children's Choir Concert
Vermillion Children's Choir Concert
  • Celebrate Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum with a free concert by the Vermillion Children’s Choir.
  • Saturday Mar 7, 2026
Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism
Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism
  • Experience America’s story through the musical instruments that helped shape our nation.
  • Friday Mar 20, 2026

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