A fun tiny museum. If you love music, especially 60/70s music than this is the place for you. While tiny, it's definitely worth the $12 admission price. It only takes 30 min or less to tour the museum, depending on how much you play with the keyboards. If in Asheville, it's definitely worth a stop. Pop in, have fun and learn a little. Also, it's pronounced Mow-g, not Moo-g. Don't embarrass yourself. read more

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Gosh - who over a certain age hasn't heard of Moog Synthesizers? How many of them have actually gotten to play around with one? It was a kick to go there, learn about them, then actually connect modules and twiddle with dials? It was a kick. And seeing Theremins also - most people haven't heard of them, but I have, and loved trying my hand at it. Or rather, both hands. read more

If you're a musician or music fan who is fascinated by Moog synthesizers this is a cool stop. The museum is small and dedicated to Robert Moog who invented several synthesizer advancements. Admission was $11.75 or so. It provides a good overview of his life and inventions. There are hands on theramins to try as well as modular synthesizers you can learn about and several actual Moogs that you can play through headphones. Was worth it for me but if you don't have any interest in this material it may not be for you. May be worth buying tickets in advance. I went on a weekday with hardly anyone there. If it were too crowded the hands on exhibits would be in too much demand which would be frustrating. read more

Super fun and informational have me a deep history on everything and I bought a stylophone and got to play the synths must see for music lovers and players read more

If you are in Asheville, or even NEAR Asheville, you gotta GO! Beautifully curated, wonderful design (of course) and tons of interesting info and fun activities. Don't let the compact space fool you! Felt suitable for diehard Moog/synth heads AND for everyone else. The musician I was with was rapt. I am everyone else and I had a blast. Your kid, even your teen, will not be bored while you are playing. Excellent gift shop selection, helpful and engaged staff. Who even knew?! read more

Great way to spend 30 minutes as a music nerd with kids in tow. Destiny was so warm and helpful. Kids enjoyed all the synths and video stations while Dad nerded out on all the info and history. We went at noon on a Sunday and had it all to ourselves for the most part which allowed us a lot of time on the interactive stations. Kids had a blast with the hands on, I enjoyed the museum. Can't wait to go back next time in town! Yes, no pictures once inside but for 30 minutes just put the phone down, listen, learn and have fun! The memories will out last the picture. All the knobs you could ever want to tweak! read more

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Very fun museum for the music lover & musician alike. This man had a very interesting life & his invention definitely made a difference my musician husband's life. He had most of the keyboards in the museum. Cool adventure in downtown Asheville read more

Really fun museum in downtown Asheville, we went because my husband is interested in music. It talks all about Bob Moog, one of the inventors of the synthesizer, and there's different interactive screens and exhibits as well as a full synthesizer in the back to play around with. There's also a theremin on display to play with which was fun. We were able to spend about 45 minutes there going through the different things, I would recommend it for sure! read more

Moogseum is a good hour or so activity in downtown Asheville that you will especially enjoy if you are intrigued by music, and specifically the work of Bob Moog, The Theramin, or just want a glimpse into the foundational technology used in the recording industry. There's a lot to read. And even the interactive exhibits have lengthy instructional steps in the videos and slides that guide you, so if you don't like reading a lot you maybe find it difficult to get through. Pictures aren't allowed in the museum. (I wish they were.) But you can take a guided selfie in the lobby. There is a lot to look at in the small space and you'll definitely get a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneer of the industry. read more

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Very small, info packed, and there is a station where you can practice patching, filters, and playing synthesizer music. It's going to mostly be interesting to people who are into the history of the man and the machine. There are listening stations, and a small exhibit with vintage machines. But if you're thinking of bringing anyone not specifically interested in Moog - it won't be worth the entrance fee - they'll walk through it in about 3 minutes (and be bored.) BUT, for those with Moog interest - it's a must. And they have great t-shirts in the gift shop. No pics because they don't allow them (inside.) read more

I've been to the Moogseum twice and gave myself two hours on my second visit and I still don't feel like I've seen it all. So there will need to be a third visit and maybe more as I enjoy it there. The museum is very interactive from playing music and video clips to learning to play the theremin to using the synthesizer. When you arrive you are given an overview of the museum and the direction to go through the exhibits. There is the science aspect of all of it too. If you happen to be in Downtown Asheville I highly recommend visiting this museum. read more

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What an absolutely stellar art music spot. If you're a tourist or a local, this space is for you. It's a great little downtown museum that is incredibly affordable and interesting. The staff is so so friendly and willing to explain anything. I love learning about all of the different things that happened in our community. I total niche of a spot, but in the best way possible. The museum in South is incredibly interactive and hands-on. Really good for kids and they have a lot of education programs to prove it. read more

This was a very disappointing museum. There are a few synths here, but nothing that interesting. The synths that you can interact with are kind of fake and you cant really interact with them. They have presets. If you have any experience with synths you probably won't learn anything by visiting. The merch they sell there is pretty lackluster. I had read all of the books that they sell there there were only four or five. I don't know who this museum is aimed out but if you play synths you will probably be disappointed. read more

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My brother and I did a tour of Moog Music factory as soon as we landed in Asheville, so we thought exploring the Moogseum would be a nice complement to that experience. We were exploring downtown Asheville so we thought we would stop in and check it out. The Moogseum is somewhat similar to Moog Music in that they both pay homage to Bob Moog and his legacy. However while the latter is a factory and business that sells Moog's synthesizers, the Moogseum is a non-profit run by the Bob Moog Foundation (similar in a way to other museums). Admission was $6.50 a person, and before entering the museum proper we were given a quick rundown of the different exhibits. The museum wasn't large at all, but they really packed a lot in a small place. There were a number of different interactive stations which went through Moog's history and his development of his instruments as well as some background on the science behind synthesizers. I also enjoyed the fact that they also highlighted other synths and how all of them integrated themselves into mainstream music throughout the years. At the end of the museum we got a chance to take a free souvenir picture with a huge mural of Moog, as well as browse some nice souvenirs to purchase. Overall, while small I thought this was a great experience. If you're looking to broaden your knowledge on Moog or synthesizers in general it's definitely worth checking out. read more

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I happen to be a fan of Moog music, so when I found out there was a Moogseum in Asheville, where I was planning to go on vacation, the dork in me got a little excited. The very first display where you can sample all sorts of music with Moog synths was a groovy one, as it didn't occur to me that aside from the late '60s/early '70s Moog vinyl classics, Moog synths have been showing up everywhere in music ever since they were created. Another display that you can mess around with is a Theremin, an odd instrument where you create music or noise without touching it. The Theremin was an early inspiration for Robert Moog. My other favorite display was the final one, a Moog synth that you can play, thankfully into headphones. My daughter and I had a lot of fun with it. Even if you have never heard of Moog music before and that's very possible, you will likely dig this place. read more

A music nerd's paradise! The place isn't big but it's an interesting self guided tour that was very educational and hands on. I could see it being a little frustrating if it's too busy as you have to wait for people ahead of you to be done in order to try out the hands on things. read more

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Destiny at the register was a hit. Not only was she friendly, she was full of useful information and willing to engage in conversation. You may want to know why only three stars were awarded. Their photography policy is very restrictive, but I and understand the protective reasoning behind it. Some museums that allow photography see persons engage in identity theft and pretend to be the museum. Also, I got a sense that the synthesizer business involves several different manufacturers and there may be competitive concerns as well.. It was obvious that this is a Moog museum, and not a synthesizer museum and I appreciate that. As with other music museums, there were a lot listening stations. They are simply overload in that there is not enough time to listen to all the offerings and I really do not know which ones to sample. I learned how to play a Theremin. I was not very good, but was able to get it to make a sound that changed frequency and amplitude. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

My son is a musician (forte is piano) and he was determined to go to this while we were in Asheville. He was delighted to be able to go and spent quite a bit of time interacting and learning. Yes, I had heard of Moog years ago and knew of people that were musicians that were fond of the Moog synthesizers. Although it is small, it is nice that there is something dedicated to an inventor and providing an opportunity to learn some history about his contribution to the music industry. read more

This is a must see when visiting the Asheville area. If you're interested in how the synthesizer came to be, look no further. The Moogseum captures the lasting influence the synthesizer had on musical history. Get ready to dive into a fascinating lesson exploring rare theremins, prototype synthesizer modules and Moog's creative process. If you love music, this is a must see. read more

This little museum, dedicated to Robert Moog and his music industry contributions packs a big punch. With several interactive, touch screen stations, and five different instrument displays for you to try your hand at, you need to devote at least an hour to take it all in. The theremin stations were fascinating, and the tutorials for playing them were top-notch. I was especially enthralled by the archival exhibits that tied in so nicely with Bob Moog's life in Asheville. From the construction of his family's personal homestead to his tenure at UNCA, the displays of letters and photographs allow you to better know the man behind the inventions. The self guided tour is very reasonable ($6.50 at the time of this writing), and Scott, the moogseum docent is quite knowledgeable. In the lobby there is a well stocked gift shop with items for every price range. As a fun bonus, at the end of your tour, you can take a selfie with a large painting of Robert Moog and lounge on a fun synthesizer! I strongly urge locals and visitors to check out this little gem, and learn a bit more about some of our local history! read more

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What an unexpected treat! You wouldn't expect to find something like this in Asheville, but when you go through the museum and learn the history of Bob Moog, it makes sense. This museum is the perfect balance between reading, viewing, hearing, and interacting. Whatever your preferred way of learning, you can experience it here. For those who grew up in the 60's and 70's, and loved ELP and the great keyboardists of that era, this is a great intro to how electronic music evolved. The museum is compact, but incredibly effective. I have to balance my interest in the subject with how well they've put together the exhibits. By contrast, the evening before we had gone to one of those multimedia extravaganzas on DaVinci - all style and no substance. My late-20's sons and I all enjoyed this museum, even though we have little common musical interests. The only small criticism I have is that it's a little too hagiographic, but I guess it's understandable since the museum was assembled by his daughter. It does go to show you how an individual, with respect and knowledge for the subject, can put together a great exhibit without needing museum curators. All in all, a treasure! read more

A very cool place with lots of history for music lovers, this was especially cool after watching Watch The Sound with Mark Ronson on Apple TV read more

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If you are into Synthesizers, Moog, Robert Moog or the history of any of this you must go here! Amazing timelines of Bob's life and the history of synthesis with touch screen kiosks with tons of archival material. There is a fascinating immersive dome that explains how electricity turns into sound. Chance to play a theremin and synthesizer and learn how they both work. There is a display of Bob's workbench and super friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a delightful gift store will all kinds of Moog-inspired items. They limit photos and video which is understandable to keep the wonderful surprise of this delightful place. read more

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We loved the moogseum it was a really interesting expo. Loved to learn about this genius that lived in NC. Our son owns a Moog keyboard and is really into composing and this added so much more inspiration and depth to his pursuit of making wonderful music. The front desk was warm and welcoming and made us feel very good from the get go. read more

$12 to sample a synthesizer and the employee was so adamant on not allowing any photos which is kind of weird. This museum is advertised as A LOT more online. 2 interactive out of the five were broken. read more

Well, well, well... So, the Moogseum was an interesting experience for my wife and I the last time we paid a visit to Asheville (Before the pandemic). Being an experimental musician, I had experience with Moog equipment before hand, but wife didn't and so she had a great time exploring and playing with the synths they had set up. The little displays were very informative, which I appreciated, but it felt a little cheap to me as I walked through the small museum they had set up. The history was what I was mostly interested in and so I was more critical of the presentation of that information. I'm not gonna lie, I was okay with everything there and the merch was great too, the museum just felt a little too small. Like, it was essentially a small store with a couple of demo Moog instruments to play with and some info pasted on the wall next to each area. The idea of this little museum is great and I think there should be more in the way of history when it comes to the technological developments with art and science. But I left feeling there should have bee more to explore and play around with; That a better idea would take more companies coming together and making a museum alongside Moog to give a real music lover and history buff the kind of experience that's worth the money it costs to walk through the Moogseum. read more

Although small in size, there's plenty to keep you busy for at least a half an hour to 45 minutes as they tell you. There are interactive videos and information panels to start, giving you an overview of the man and his inventions. Next, there are instruments to play and areas of synthesis to learn about, again from interactive items. Everything has headphones, so you won't feel like you're making too much noise! They also have historical items, which to synthesizer geek like myself, was a real treat. The gift shop has T-shirts, although truthfully they were out of a lot of sizes. Overall, this is definitely worth the low price to experience everything, especially if you're a music fan! read more

Great exhibits but very small and not worth the cost, especially for a family with kids over seven.

Absolutely worth the stop. So much information is packed into this space. The interactive exhibits are great fun! I cannot stop thinking about how much we saw and learned. I would love to go back again for more fun! It's easy to spend from 1-3 hours here at a time. Five Star experience, EASY! read more

Wow! I took a group of 15 high school students, and they loved it! Super helpful and friendly workers on site. We enjoyed the many experiential learning opportunities! Thank you Scott, Michelle, and .... the other guy read more

Exactly what you'd wish for from a Bob Moog museum--beautiful graphics and interactive exhibitions; a chance to try Moog theremins and synthesizers; Bob's very first home-made synthesizer and actual work desk exactly as it was left; and most importantly, layman-friendly lessons on just what a synthesizer is and how it works. Everything was thoroughly COVID-safe and the staff were a delight. The merchandise is also something special. I came here earlier this month while passing through Asheville and I couldn't be more glad I did. read more

So being an electronics geek that worked in live music during the Disco Era and was there when keyboard players were buying their first synthesizers, a Mini Moog, I was in heaven. For about 2 hours... My wife on the other hand, who is a CPA, was as engaged as me. She even commented afterwards how cool it was to see the evolution of all the different synthesizers and keyboards while listening to the songs they were used on. read more

Many things in here don't work. This is a museum made up of screens and buttons, and headphones, and videos. At least half of the devices I walked up to didn't function properly. For example, I couldn't hear the sound playing through the headphones on one installation. And there was no way to increase the volume. The primary video didn't play at another installation. It was frustrating to the degree that I gave up trying to learn anything at most of the installations. At one point, I showed the front desk clerk that a video wasn't playing and he just looked at it and walked away with no comment. When you're relying to this degree on technology to tell a story, in a museum dedicated to the advent of electronic music technology, you should make sure everything works properly. The front desk guy should focus on testing all the installations prior to opening the museum. and less on trying to sell t-shirts. read more

Highly recommend! Being able to play the theremin was very cool and the museum does a great job explaining sound (a subject that usually makes me feel insane). The gentleman who was operating the museum was incredibly wonderful to talk to and very informative. I'd say we took an hour to tour the place and play with the interactive stations. It's very fairly priced. Great gift shop as well. read more

we visited 2 days ago. my husband is a asheville keyboard player, who is a HUGE moog fan (both the person...whom he had met while in college in asheville...and the synthesizers). he was like a kid in a candy store. they were wonderful, informative, educational (learn about how electricity makes sounds), affordable, and FUNFUNFUN!!! (i want the couch!) if you're in asheville...go check them out. read more