Appraisals  |  The Musical Instrument Museum does not offer an appraisal service, but there are several organizations that can direct you to a reputable appraiser in your area.

Appraisers often specialize in a particular type of material and appraisers of musical instruments almost always specialize in specific kinds of instruments. To locate a professional with the appropriate qualifications and specialized knowledge, we recommend that you contact the following organizations for additional information.

Appraisers Association of America, Inc.
386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-5404 x10
Fax: (212) 889-5503
Email: aaa@appraisersassoc.org
Website: http://www.appraisersassoc.org

American Society of Appraisers
555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (703) 478-2228
Fax: (703) 742-8471
Email: asainfo@appraisers.org
Website: http://www.appraisers.org

International Society of Appraisers
1131 SW 7th Street, Suite 105
Renton, WA 98057-1215
Phone: (206) 241-0359
Fax: (206) 241-0436
Website: http://www.isa-appraisers.org