Grainger Amplified

About the Exhibition

Contained in the only purpose-build autobiographical museum in Australia, Grainger Amplified immerses the visitor in the world of Percy Grainger including collection materials from his life and times illustrating his 'cosmopolitan and universalist outlook on music'.

Central to Grainger's curatorial approach were his 'Museum Legends'—didactic panels aimed at offering deeper insights into his musical philosophy and the context of his collection. These panels cover a diverse range of topics, from his family history to the lives and works of his contemporaries in music, literature, and art. Through them, visitors can glean a snapshot of the musical and cultural landscape of the early twentieth century.

A highlight of the exhibition is the reintroduction of the 'London Room', recreation of the drawing room from Grainger's London home where he lived with his mother, Rose, during a pivotal period in his career. This installation, unveiled for the first time in decades, showcases not only Grainger's domestic space but also offers a glimpse into Rose's influence on his life and artistic development.

Integrated alongside these exhibitions, the Grainger Museum also maintains flexible teaching, performance and student presentation spaces in the north side of the building, which are integral to the Grainger Museum Strategy, integrating and embedding teaching, learning and research generated within the University community and beyond.

Plan Your Visit

Open to the public every Monday 1–4pm during University of Melbourne semesters, 4 March to 20 May (closed 1 April for Easter Monday); 22 July to 14 October.

Learning

Prepare for your visit  - or extend your knowledge following - by downloading our Grainger Amplified Roomsheets, available here.