Like bagpipes and the dulcimer, the accordion is not an instrument you see in every band. But in Superior, Wisconsin, this special instrument is the star of the show. The World of Accordions Museum is a treasure hidden in a church and it’s a shrine to this keyed wonder. It’s the largest collection of its kind in the world! If you’re an accordion fan, or just like exploring unusual museums, this place is for you. Read on to learn more about the World of Accordions Museum.

Accordions have a history that stretches back two centuries. The instrument is believed to have been invented in 1822 by Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann.
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The instrument became popular in the 1800s and European immigrants around the world helped spread it to new region and it became a standard for folk musicians.
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The World of Accordions Museum details this history. It's located in a beige brick building called the Harrington Arts Center. It’s a circa 1911 former Presbyterian church.
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The museum was founded in 1993 with the goal of preserving historic instruments, music, recordings, documents, and artifacts. It has more than 1,300 instruments and displays, including instruments that are incredibly rare.
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About 2,000 people make the pilgrimage to this unusual museum every year. Sometimes the facility hosts concerts featuring world-renowned accordion artists. The Hanni Strahl Concert Hall seats up to 1,000 people.
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The facility hosts special events like the annual World Accordion Day Festival in May and if you love accordions, you’ll want to explore the expansive collections.
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The World of Accordions Museum is open Saturday-Monday. The museum also has facilities available for weddings, special events, and other meetings. Learn more about the museum here. If you love exploring unique museums, here are some more fascinating places you should put on your list.

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World Of Accordions, 1401 Belknap St, Superior, WI 54880, USA