International Museum and Library of music

About International Museum and Library of music

The Bologna International Museum and Library of music is a museum and library dedicated to the study and preservation of music located in Bologna, Italy. The museum was founded in 1995 by musician and composer Luciano Berio, and is located in the Palazzo Poggi, a renaissance palace adjacent to the University of Bologna. The library contains over 50,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts and first editions. The museum houses a collection of musical instruments from around the world, and organizes exhibitions and concerts.