Each month, the MIM shines a spotlight on an instrument from its rich collection or on a current research topic. This feature offers an in-depth and engaging look at a specific object or theme, revealing its history, unique characteristics, and significance within the musical world. Discover a new facet of the MIM’s musical heritage every month through accessible and enriching content designed for all curious minds.
Nambrose
June 2026
Double bass Benoît-Joseph Boussu
May 2026
Orutu
April 2026
Ondes martenot
March 2026
Lotar
February 2026
Jarana
January 2026
Serpent
December 2025
Five-string banjo, “Derroll Adams” model
November 2025
Porcelain card
October 2025
Didjeridoo
September 2025
Flemish dulcimer
August 2025
Marimba
July 2025
Quinton and viola da gamba
June 2025
IPEM Studio
May 2025
Hi-hat cymbal
April 2025
Wire recorder
March 2025
Vincent Tibaut harpsichord
February 2025
Kit
January 2025
Square piano with Turkish pedal
December 2024
Bugle
November 2024
Viola d'amore
October 2024
Portable gramophone
September 2024
The phonographic archives of the MIM
August 2024
Bell
July 2024
Theremin
June 2024
Xeremies bagpipe
May 2024
B-flat trumpet
April 2024
Pardessus de viole
March 2024
Pianoforte Robert Brown / Anton Walter
February 2024
Izeze
January 2024
Continuum fingerboard
December 2023
A new reed for an oboe d’amore
November 2023
Oud
October 2023
Rhumba box
September 2023
Organ pipe
August 2023
Whithorn
July 2023
Viola
June 2023
Wooden trumpet
May 2023
Componium
April 2023
Music box with cylinder
March 2023
Kemangeh roumy
February 2023
Bass mandolin
January 2023
Polygonal Virginal
December 2022
Reconstitution of Chinese instruments
November 2022
Cobla
October 2022
Bass drum
September 2022
Vertical square piano
August 2022
Nasal flutes
July 2022
Cylinder phonograph
June 2022
Lunuwat
May 2022
Harmonica
April 2022
Pedal harp
March 2022
Braguinha
February 2022
Baritone sudrophone
January 2022