Museum of Making Music Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California preserves and interprets the history of the American music products industry, tracing its development from the 1890s to the present. Located at NAMM Headquarters, it functions as a public museum that situates the industry within the broader context of popular music and global culture. The institution highlights the labor, invention, and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped the music products sector. It serves the community by preserving and sharing this history and by offering programs such as intimate concerts, films, discussions, hands-on workshops, and youth initiatives, including opportunities for underserved youth. Founded in 1998 under NAMM’s umbrella, the museum maintains collaborations and community engagements, including a 2023 partnership with Sinfonia Viva, reflecting its role in the local cultural ecosystem.