Bate Collection of Musical Instruments

Visit the University of Oxford to delve into the world of music. Explore The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. Philip Bate started to donate his instruments in 1963. It was an extensive collection of orchestral woodwind instruments. With the years the collection grew bigger. Today on display are more than a thousand instruments. Witness instruments ►

Visit the University of Oxford to delve into the world of music. Explore The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. Philip Bate started to donate his instruments in 1963. It was an extensive collection of orchestral woodwind instruments. With the years the collection grew bigger. Today on display are more than a thousand instruments. Witness instruments from different cultures and historical periods. Marvel at woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments from Europe. See musical artifacts from other corners of the world. Admire the skillful work of famous instrument makers. Get to know the unique story of each instrument. Learn about how instruments have changed over time. Gain insights into their development. From the Renaissance and Baroque eras to the modern day. Understand how music has developed worldwide. ◄