Museum of the Mountain Dulcimer

This permanent exhibition of instruments features many dulcimers which have been donated by players and collectors from across the United States, featuring prominently the life collection of the late Mary Mason.  The exhibition honors many local dulcimer builders and players including Uncle Ed Thomas, Jethro Amburgey, Jean Ritchie, and Homer Ledford and was originally curated by Master Luthier Doug Naselroad, the late Mike Slone and AAC's former Executive Director, Jessica Evans, in 2015.  The Museum, located in the Cody Studios Building, can be visited during normal business hours and by special appointment.  

If you have a dulcimer, artifact, or oral history that could help us tell the story of the Mountain Dulcimer, the Appalachian Artisan Center welcomes instrument donations.  Contact the AAC Gallery, 606-785-9855, for more information on how to donate or contribute your story.