Estey Organ Museum

A new museum is underway, dedicated to the history and contributions of the Estey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont, world-known for manufacturing reed, pipe, and electronic organs and operating for nearly a century.

Organizers have set up a 501(3)(c) non-profit corporation in the state of Vermont for the purposes of building this museum in the historic slate-sided factory buildings that still stand. We hope you will get involved in this noble effort to preserve the instruments, the history, the stories, and the music, of all those touched by Estey organs.

Engine House Gallery- 2009 Schedule

The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from June 20 through October 12, 2009. Guided tours are available at 1pm with advance request by calling 802-246-8366.

Museum visits are available by special arrangement. Call John Carnahan to arrange an off-hour tour: 802-254-8398. If your organization or group would like special arrangements, please contact us.

Estey Organ Museum Mission

The Mission of the Estey Organ Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the physical and cultural heritage of the Estey Organ Company, and to promote the continued use and enjoyment of Estey Organs.

The Estey Children's Organs

Valerie Abrahamsen has written an article called The Children’s Organs of Estey Organ Company that explores the small, fully-functional reed organs built for children by Estey.

Help Continue To Build The Estey Organ Museum

The Engine House is just the beginning. Please take a look at our Vision Statement (pdf) to find out about some of our long-term plans.

You can help us make the full Estey Organ Museum a reality here in Southern Vermont. There are many ways to get involved:

You can become a member of the Estey Organ Museum.
You can donate money to the Estey Organ Museum.
You can volunteer your time and expertise.
You can contact us with your questions and comments.

Do You Own An Estey?

If you're lucky enough to already own an Estey Organ, of whatever vintage, be sure to visit our Organs pages for additional information. Note: we do not do appraisals or repairs.

Note: We cannot accept organ donations at this time. Exceptions will be made for rare items, so continue to send us information and photos about organs you are hoping to donate. Donations of tools, paper, and other emphemera are still beng accepted. We plan to have a new collections policy in place by Summer 2009.

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