Percussive Arts Society Museum & Library
The Society's museum and library had opened in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2009. The museum features a collection of drums and other percussive instruments from around the world and from different eras. The library's collections include instruments, artifacts, scores, recorded music and reference materials.
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