Guided Tour: The Beat of History: Percussion Instruments of the World
- Event Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm (CST)
- Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
- Cost: Free
Join us for this special guided tour: Percussion instruments, especially drums, have been an almost ubiquitous part of the human experience, from war snares to the heart of a powwow to street buckets and a modern trap kit. Looking at the different percussion instruments we have on display at the museum, we can compare and contrast their cultural uses and importance to inform the place of percussion in the greater global culture.
Contact
For further information on this event, contact Abigail Padfield Narayan at akpn@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 265-8981.
All are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.