V & E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection — Attraction in Durham

I'll be honest, when my wife said she wanted to go to a tuba museum and that a weekend visit was $25 I was pretty sure I was going to HATE it. Boy oh boy did I eat my words! I was expecting to be let into a room full of instruments and left to just look at them on my own. Instead Vincent welcomed us in and proceeded to give us the best tour I may have had anywhere! He's incredibly knowledgeable, and makes learning about these instruments engaging and very interesting. If you have any interest in musical instruments, history or just like the show "How It's Made" you'll love...

Having lived in the area for years, I finally made a reservation to see this place and I'm so glad I did. I thought it would be a neat collection to walk through and see, but I had no idea that the owner would take the time to walk us through and give us the history and details of the tubas! He is very knowledgeable about his very niche collection. I learned a lot and it was very cool to see someone so passionate about what they do. Definitely a...

This is a hidden gem of North Carolina (and really the United States). This is a must-visit for tuba or low brass musicians. Vincent (who conducts each tour) was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the tuba and the changes the tuba has undergone, including the differences by country, manufacturer, etc.

Absolutely breathtaking to see so many tubas in one place, make sure you schedule a tour and check this place out! The pictures do not...