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The Touring Exhibition The National GUITAR Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to the history, evolution, and cultural impact of the guitar. We launched a Touring Exhibition entitled "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World" that began with previews outside NYC in February 2011. The national rollout was in Orlando on June 11, 2011. The exhibit is at the Orlando Science Center until January 2, 2012 and then heads to Louisville, KY where it will be hosted by the Louisville Science Center from January 22 – April 22, 2012.
At the completion of the tour, one U.S. city will be chosen to become the permanent home of The National GUITAR Museum.
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The guitar is the single most enduring icon in American history. Not baseball, not football, not hamburgers, not soda, not sports cars . . . the guitar. If you're interested in the background on "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World," this will give you all the details. It's primarily about the design and setup of the Tour, and what we'll be presenting in museums and other venues. We've got science, history, pop culture, music, videos, dozens of instruments, lots of "touchables" and "playables" and just about everything else that makes the guitar the most incredible musical instrument ever created. Kids, teenagers, adults . . . every age group has its own connection to the guitar, from classic rock songs and concert memories on to film soundtracks and videogames. And the guitar has no boundaries: every form of popular music features the guitar. “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” is a Touring Exhibition that will offer attendees an entertaining, engaging, and hands-on experience with one of the most important cultural icons in history: the guitar. The Exhibition is comprised of three elements: the evolution of the instrument, its cultural impact, and the science of sound. The Exhibition will engage a wide spectrum of visitors in an experience that is visual, tactile, and aural.
• Dozens of guitars (acoustic, electric, historical, unusual, antique)
• Science of sound and music • Video screens• Photos, graphics, projections, illustrations • Interactive kiosks, computer displays, and sound stations • Listening environments for each musical genre (classical, jazz, blues, country, folk, and rock) • Playable guitars and oversize models
The physics of the guitar, from its construction to the way it creates sound, is an amazing study in science. The selection of woods, the choice of strings, electromagnetism, and amplification are all fused into one elaborate instrument capable of producing surprisingly complex sounds.
 EVENTS Events at each venue will include the giveaway of selected guitars, guest tickets, and local media promotions. Rallies/exclusive parties with guitar celebrities will generate enthusiasm and word-of-mouth. Local guitar-themed concerts will be tied in with the Exhibition. We look forward to hearing from you. |
A Few Words About The Guitar . . .
"Cause I can play this here guitar / And I won't quit till I'm a star” On Broadway, The Drifters “Pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday / And I get on my knees and pray.” Won’t Get Fooled Again, Pete Townshend, The Who “Well I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk.” Thunder Road, Bruce Springsteen “All I have is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth.” Bono, U2 "We roll tonight to the guitar bite."
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