American Banjo Museum

06/15/2026

From our monthly Pick-a-Tune- This family is ready to start a banjo band! Our Learning Lounge always has banjos available to pick up and try, but you can also sign up for our free workshop to get started! Check out our events page on our website for reservations—

05/27/2026

Very cool seeing 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Johnson highlighted in this piece!

‘Clawgrass’ pioneer Mark Johnson, will be inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in October.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Reflection on their sacrifice is something to honor not just today, but every day. In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude.

05/08/2026

It’s Friday! Let’s get “Wild & Crazy!”
When Steve Martin’s avant-garde standup comedy exploded upon the scene in the 1970s, he was playing this 1927 Gibson Florentine model banjo. Through countless appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, The Muppet Show as well as many other television programs and mainstream comedy concerts, Steve Martin’s “Wild & Crazy” banjo is one of the most recognizable and historically significant banjos of all time.
(If you were lucky to happen upon him in those days, he might give you his card!) See it and more currently in our Pop! Goes the Banjo! exhibit!
On loan from Steve Martin. Thank you, !

05/04/2026

It's May the 4th.... you know what that means:

12 likes. "R2D2 at ABM!!"

04/23/2026

We are happy to welcome the Newmar Kountry Klub on their Route 66 caravan tour. Thanks for making the American Banjo Museum a stop on your journey down the Mother Road!

04/19/2026

Today, and every day, we remember.

On April 19, 1995, 168 lives were taken in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. In the face of unimaginable loss, Oklahoma showed the world what resilience looks like—what we now call the Oklahoma Standard: compassion, service, and strength in the hardest moments.

We honor those we lost by continuing to live it.

04/13/2026

Another great Old Time Jam! Thanks to all who came out! Next one will be the first Sunday in May!

04/10/2026

Gibson Florentine - 1927
• Gibson, Kalamazoo, MI
• Serial # 8862-1
• Introduced in 1927, the Florentine - with its carved and painted resonator and neck, engraved and gold-plated metal parts, and elaborate decorations throughout was the first of Gibson’s “Custom Made” instruments
• In completely original and pristine condition
• From the collection of Steve Martin

04/08/2026

Happy National Banjo Day!! 🪕
Enjoy this little snippet of Dom Flemons, 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, from our exhibit “The Banjo in America: A History”
We are very grateful to have Dom share his talent and wisdom. More to come…