With More Than 500 Accordions On Display, This Small Town Museum In Connecticut Is A True Hidden Gem
Posted in Connecticut Museums, Small Towns June 14, 2023 by Lisa Sammons
There are plenty of great large, expansive museums in Connecticut that cover a variety of topics, or at least really broad topics. The Yale Center for British Art has more than 2,000 works of art spanning more than a century. Historic home museums like the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum typically cover specific time periods, but have a variety of items on display documenting what life was like in that era. Places like that are great, but there’s something special about going to a museum with more of a specific focus. Sometimes, these places may sound a little wacky to the uninitiated – there’s a whole museum devoted to what?! – but they’re often quite interesting! I’ve found in my travels that some of these museums are often more educational and fascinating than even larger, more renowned sites that cover a broader array of topics. One such museum with a hyper-specific focus is the New England Accordion Connection and Museum Company in Canaan, CT. This unique accordion museum in Connecticut is a great day trip. Continue...
Visit Us: Over 500 Accordions on Display!
With a variety of accordion brands including: Giulietti, Bugari, Dino Baffetti, Hohner, Paolo Soprani, and more, these vintage traditional accordions each provide their own unique story and history. Paul Ramunni makes it a point to share with all visitors the stories of the accordions within his collection. Each accordion has a story to tell and their memories are worth hearing.
Along with the stories are historical facts about the accordion and its history as well as featured articles about those in the accordion industry. Our mission is to preserve the history of accordions and supporting those who are or would like to understand the accordion industry better.
Hours:
Closed Monday.
Tuesday – Sunday, open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We recommend calling for an appointment to visit, especially if traveling from a distance.
Request a Tour:
NEACMC provides small group tours by appointment only for those who would like to view our exhibit. Call (860) 833-1374 or email ramunni@comcast.net
Free Admission – Donations welcomed.
Thank you for believing in our mission to develop a bright future for the accordion industry.
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