New England Accordion Connection Museum

Welcome to the New England Accordion
Connection & Museum Company

The New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co. is now located in downtown North Canaan, CT, USA. We are in the Canaan Railroad Station in the center of town (at the junction of routes 7 and 44), 75 Main Street, North Canaan. Read More

This video highlights the ‘Connection’ in the New England Accordion Connection & Museum, Co. Different generations are connecting with the music in different ways from bringing back memories, experiencing music therapy to introducing the Accordion to a whole new generation.

“What a special place run by a special man! Come visit with me as we look at Paul Ramunni’s museum now in it’s new location, see a little bit of what this unique and wonderful place is all about! See an aspect little discussed, about accordions and the special gift it offers!

Jerry Homolka

An Interview with Paul Ramunni

Accordions Stories book by Angelo Paul Ramunni
The intention in creating this book was to make it a pleasurable, as well as an educational, viewing experience. But in the collecting of the many pictures, stories and in the production of the work itself, something quite unexpected happened…READ MORE

“Accordion Stories from the Heart”

By Angelo Paul Ramunni, Owner, New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co.

I just read your Accordion stories and was touched by your passionate love of the instrument, so much so that my granddaughter and I are taking a road trip to your museum very soon…Kudos on your beautiful book.Irene Budzynski, Woodbury
The sheer love and passion involved are easily visible in the lavish book’s dozens of color images by debut photographer Homolka of gorgeous accordions, some of them as intricately exquisite as any prized violin or piano. And that enthusiasm is mirrored in the vibrant vignettes the owners shared with Ramunni—tales of family, wine, celebration, and love.Kirkus Review Read Full Review

Read reviewer/author Charles Cassady’s interview with Paul from Kirkus Reviews:
Lavishly Illustrated Essays on Accordion Culture Find Grace Notes

Accordions have long been an integral part of many families. They were there to comfort us in the bad times as well as to help us enjoy the good times. They each have their own special voice, characteristics, flaws and beauty. I guess in a way, the same could be said of each of us.
                             Paul Ramunni, Director of New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co.
Accordions on shelves

View our Exhibit

Plan a visit. Free admission, donations are welcomed. We are open Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed Mondays. We recommend calling the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company for an appointment at 860-833-1374 if traveling from a distance. 

PAUL RAMUNNI

The Accordion Community

Learn more about other accordion associations that have a positive impact on the accordion industry and connect with professionals who share the same love for accordions.

Closeup of Accordions

Support

We appreciate all contributions and support from visitors to fellow accordion enthusiasts. Thank you for believing in our mission to develop a bright future for the industry.