Lund's musical life over three centuries

Lund's musical life over three centuries: The Academic Chapel's instrument collection

The Academic Chapel has been an integral part of the musical life of Lund University and the city of Lund for centuries. What few people know is that the orchestra owns a unique collection of musical instruments from the 1600th century onwards. In 2026, around thirty of them will be on display at the Historical Museum in Lund. There they will tell the story of the early chapel's ceremonial and festive music, of chamber music and public concerts, and of centuries of hidden gatherings. The threads lead out to Europe.

The exhibition is produced by Odeum and the Historical Museum with support from the LMK Foundation and the Birgit and Sven Håkan Olsson Foundation.

Entrance Fees : 50 SEK (words). Free admission for students/children/LU employees. Read more about prices and discounts at the Historical Museum here.

Opening hours: Wednesday–Sunday: 12:00–16:00. Monday–Tuesday: closed

Exhibition period: from February 18, 2026 to approximately February 15, 2027

For current information, visit the Historical Museum's website.

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