We take such extreme pride in the guitars we produce that we open our doors every weekday for guided tours of our factory. See just how committed we are to building the finest steel-string acoustic guitars in the world. You will witness firsthand the detail of exquisite craftsmanship that goes into each and every guitar by utilizing a fascinating blend of old world craftsmanship and modern technology. As a visitor on the factory floor, your guided tour will show you how our guitars come to life through the hands of the craftsperson. We offer the following types of guided factory tours:
Walk-in Public Tours are offered Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm and are free of charge. Tours last approximately one hour on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to register. A maximum of 15 participants allowed per tour. Tour frequency dependent on seasonal trends.
Private Group Tours are offered Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 10:30 am for groups of 10 or more or for smaller groups looking for a private tour. Tours last approximately one hour. $3.00 per person and advance reservations are required.
Behind the Scenes Tours are offered Monday through Friday, at 9:30 am for groups of 6 or fewer, adults 18 years of age and older. $25.00 per person. Tour lasts approximately two hours and must be scheduled in advance. Long pants and fully enclosed, rubber soled shoes required.

The Martin Guitar Museum is a center for reflection, bringing together music history, culture and craftsmanship. As part of our mission, we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing our unique heritage and the history of music. A collection of historical instruments, memorabilia, photographs and other objects tell the Martin story - past and present - and our commitment to keeping the music alive. Our museum displays highlight more than 200 rare, vintage instruments from the Stauffer and Ditson models to the D-45 Pre-War and sustainable wood models. The museum honors the artists who created music history, from Gene Autry and Johnny Cash to Elvis and John Mayer. The museum hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and are self-guided and free of charge. In addition to the self-guided museum tour, we have the option of a Martin Museum Audio Tour at a cost of $2.00 per person. Our audio tour is currently offered in English, French, and Spanish and consists of over twenty audio points in the Museum.

Our Visitor Center highlights the 1833 Shop and is the official source of Martin branded merchandise that appeals to the music lover in all of us. Once you have toured the museum and factory, stop by for your apparel, novelties, collectibles, books, accessories and strings. Our Pickin' Parlor is a private room where you can play high-end and limited edition guitars and the Play Me Wall is where the world comes to test out the new factory offerings and some top-selling guitars.

No trip to Martin Guitar is complete without a visit to Guitarmaker's Connection, housed in the original Martin factory on North Street in the heart of Nazareth, PA. Located next door, the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center resides in the original Martin homestead. Pick up a guitar making kit, guitar parts and luthier tools, accessories and repair/construction books. Take a step back in time and escape to the Guitarmaker's Connection, a woodworker's dream.

Prior to your visit please check our website for our holiday closings and changes to our manufacturing schedule.

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