Jazz Treasures

Jazz Treasures

Closed December 1, 2013

About the Artifact Walls
Artifact walls, consisting of 275 linear feet of glass-fronted cases lining the first and second floor center core, highlight the depth and breadth of the collections and convey that the Museum collects, studies and exhibits objects from our nation's rich and diverse history.

About this case
This display showcases jazz treasures, including Dizzy Gillespie’s trumpet, Herbie Hancock's synthesizer keyboard, Mongo Santamaría's conga drum, Tony Bennett’s oil painting of Ella Fitzgerald, and guitars used by a variety or artists.