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V & E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection

4.9

1825 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 402-0864
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One of Durham’s more unique museums is the V & E Simonetti Tuba Collection, one of the largest private collections of tubas in the world! It features tubas, information and ephemera, spanning more than 175 years. While you can see the tuba collection for free, appointments are required.


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Photo of Lindsey Chao Lindsey Chao
Feb 24, 2025 5

I loved every minute of the tour and would recommend coming here to anyone! The free keychain was an amazing touch so that I could take some of the museum home with me. I play bassoon and it was completely captivating to see the similarities in the earlier tubas to the bassoon. Seeing such an amazing serpent horn in person is something I’ll always be able to brag about to my musician friends too. :)

Photo of Ronald Backus Ronald Backus
Feb 14, 2025 5

Fabulous collection covering the entire history of the tuba. The owner communicates his wealth of knowledge with clear explanations and humorous anecdotes.

Photo of Douglas Parker Douglas Parker
Jan 4, 2025 5

Fantastic collection and Vincent gives an informative and interesting tour of the instrument collection.