This pocket fiddle, acquired by the MIM in 1879, was stolen during an exhibition in Paris in 1969. Last summer, it resurfaced at an auction and was returned to the museum. It is now featured in our 'In the spotlight' section! Read more: 👉tinyurl.com/57z45msf

From Tuesday, January 28 to Sunday, February 2, 2025 , the MIM will be hosting a temporary exhibition from La Semaine du Son on the theme of SUB TERRA. More info through 👉 tinyurl.com/mwkhwpkr

#inthespotlight This rare #harpsichord, acquired by the MIM in 1879, will be on display throughout February in the museum's gallery dedicated to the history of musical instruments in Europe. More info: tinyurl.com/59mf4pr3

In the spotlight this month: a hi-hat cymbal of the famous American drummer Kenny Clarke (1914-1985). Read more: 👉 mim.be/en/collection-…

If you are interested in Music of Antiquity, and would like to delve into the work of pioneers in musical archaeology and the work of a scientific researcher of the MIM, the book in which our colleague Géry Dumoulin took part is now available here: lnkd.in/eVKSt8zq

His article on little-known instruments by Adolphe Sax (lnkd.in/eXCwqc5C) stands alongside other fascinating contributions. Take advantage of this OpenEdition release from Ifao - Institut français d'archéologie orientale

In collaboration with uclouvain, some of MIM's bowed instruments are currently subjected to #photogrammetry Based on photographs taken from all angles, software creates a 3D model of an instrument, which can then be used for geometric analysis.

On Thursday, May 8, the MIM is organizing a doctoral day in musicology and music. Professors and senior researchers are cordially invited to attend the day. Program & practical info: 👉tinyurl.com/5n6wvb36

🔦 Explore the IPEM Electronic Music Studio at the MIM! Discover 60 historic devices that shaped the birth of electronic music in Belgium. Read more about this unique collection here: tinyurl.com/3ez2ysm3

This month, MIM puts the spotlight on 2 instruments from a rare 1922 donation by violinist Ernest Tschaggeny: a quinton and a viola da gamba, built by Belgian luthier Hilaire Darche for the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles 🎻✨ Read more: tinyurl.com/ue8ppfsn

🎉 The MIM turns 25! 📸 Throwback to 1999–2000 at the Old England building. 🎶 Join us Sun, June 22 for a free festive day with Fête de la Musique: concerts, tours, workshops & more! 🎂 Rediscover MIM in a musical vibe. 👉 Info: tinyurl.com/58kv476f

Watch Sergei Kramer from the Paul McNulty workshop use a cutting-edge 3D scanner to capture a Dulcken harpsichord with 0.01 mm precision! Part of an international project on 18th-c. Flemish harpsichords, led by the MIM & Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg. 🎶🔍 #3DScanning #MusicHeritage

This month’s spotlight at MIM: the Guatemalan marimba de tecomates, an ancient instrument with African roots. Built without nails or glue, it bridges Maya traditions and African heritage, telling a story of cultural fusion and resilience. Find out more: tinyurl.com/mux4y8vn

🎧 Just launched: Lumière en Coulisses – a French podcast about hidden cultural professions! 🎙️ Ep. 4 features restorer Isabelle Deleuse at the MIM and the 1887 Albert flute. 📅 Airs 22–25 July @ 8:30 AM on Monte 🎧 Listen: tinyurl.com/4jyjzwjf

🔦 In the spotlight at MIM Brussels: the Ypres hommel - a 17th-century dulcimer, lost in WWI and played with a crow’s feather (!). 🎧 Learn more: tinyurl.com/m3nma3hp #MIMBrussels #EarlyMusic #MusicHistory #InTheSpotlight

In the spotlight at the MIM this month: the didjeridu, a primordial trumpet of Aboriginal Australia 🌏✨ 📍 On display on our Traditional Instruments floor. More info: tinyurl.com/k9ywwsr9 #MIMBrussels #Didgeridoo

🔦 Spotlight – October Discover the exquisite porcelain card of piano maker Jean-Joseph Florence (1847–1851) from the MIM’s iconographic collection. A 19th-century masterpiece of visual identity and craftsmanship ✨ 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/35e9kej9

Museum Night Fever returns to Brussels! 🎶✨ Programme at the MIM: 🎤 Mini-concerts 🖼️ Permanent & mini-photo exhibitions 🎶 Workshops & hands-on activities 🔗 Info & tickets: tinyurl.com/3pd2shp4

🎸 New MIM Podcast: The Electric Bass! Dive into the history of the electric bass with Louise van den Heuvel & Axl Peleman as they share their musical journeys. 🎧 Listen now: tinyurl.com/282s4782 🎶 Don’t miss Louise at Museum Night Fever this Saturday!

The MIM is preparing an even more immersive experience! Thanks to the support of Loterie Nationale and its players, new multimedia audio guides are coming soon. 👉 Launching in the coming months. #MIM #Innovation #Museums #AudioGuide 📸 Photo of the current audio guide