Cigar Box Guitars: 21st Century
by National Blues Museum
Exhibition Dates: April 2021 through February 2022
Location: Pre-security, Lower Level Baggage Claim Windows
This exhibit features more than 50 fully functional, homemade instruments. This collection is evidence of the cigar box guitar’s resiliency, much like the early musicians that pioneered the instrument. In the 19th century, musical instruments were a luxury not many could afford. As a result, people turned to handcrafted instruments made from items found in their homes, such as bottles, strings, spoons, washboards, cigar boxes, aluminum cans, tennis rackets, toilet lids, and many other everyday items.
About the Organization: National Blues Museum
The National Blues Museum is a non-profit Organization located at the center of the St. Louis convention and tourism district at 615 Washington Ave. The Museum keeps the Blues alive and celebrates its legacy as the foundational element of modern music. They proudly preserve Black history and culture every day and the musicians who continue to advance the art form through live performance.
To learn more, visit: nationalbluesmuseum.org
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