Wood has a huge variety of uses, of course, but none more subtle and complex than as a music-maker.
Many species are called, but few are chosen. Musical Wood invites you to meet some uncontested musical stars, and to see how white spruce and sugar maple are transformed into timeless treasures in the talented hands of luthiers . The acoustic properties of wood depend on its density, strength and elasticity, and a tree must excel in all categories if it is to be selected. This new exhibition leads you from the forest into the sawmill and the instrument-maker's workshop, and right up to the musician's hands. You'll feel as though you're witnessing the whole process, as the tree is gradually transformed into an instrument.