Studio Bell's Five-Year Anniversary Virtual Tour

[Best of Canada](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=3.12,-.09&ss=275&m=QRwHaedmakF) Idols & Icons Canadian Music Hall of Fame ADISQ Hall of Fame Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame National Bank Special Exhibitions Gallery The Cloud East Village Skybridge

[Power of Music](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.82,.11&ss=657&m=QRwHaedmakF) Speak Up Voice Sound Affects Music and Wellness Listen

[Music Mosaic](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=2.96,-.08&ss=544&m=QRwHaedmakF) Made in Canada Performance Hall Soundscapes Trailblazers Where Music Lives

[Best of Canada](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.22,-.01&ss=89&m=QRwHaedmakF) Idols & Icons Canadian Music Hall of Fame DISQ Hall of Fame Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame National Bank Special Exhibitions Gallery The Cloud East Village Skybridge

[Making Music](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.01,.03&ss=313&m=QRwHaedmakF) Unplugged Roots of NMC Plugged In Soundbox Bodyphonic Workshops

[Power of Music](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.02,.05&ss=706&m=QRwHaedmakF) Speak Up Voice Sound Affects Music and Wellness Listen

[Music Mosaic](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.03,-.03&ss=534&m=QRwHaedmakF) Made in Canada Performance Hall Soundscapes Trailblazers Where Music Lives

[Become a member today!](https://www.studiobell.ca/become-a-member)

[Conservation Workshop](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=oweGNrndek6&play=1&lang=en&title=0&help=0&mpskin=g5g92j6dg7&sr=-3.11,-.68&ss=1)

[Conservation Workshop](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=G67Mp8Yny6e&play=1&lang=en&title=0&help=0&mpskin=chmf19tkej&sr=-1.19,-1.46&ss=2)

Gallery Closed

[Click here ](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.14,1.55&ss=691&m=QRwHaedmakF)to move to the next gallery. 

Gallery Closed

[Click here](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=,1.46&ss=653&m=QRwHaedmakF) to move to the next gallery. 

[Canadian Country Music Association Website](https://ccma.org/)

[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Website](https://www.cshf.ca/)

[ADISQ Hall of Fame Website](https://www.adisq.com/gala/)

[The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Website](https://canadianmusichalloffame.ca/)

[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Website](https://www.cshf.ca/)

[Give the gift of music](http://www.studiobell.ca/donate)

Listen to the Solar Drones

[Making Music](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.9,.08&ss=317&m=QRwHaedmakF) Unplugged Roots of NMC Plugged In Soundbox Bodyphonic Workshops  

[Performance Hall](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.07,.24&ss=452&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Trailblazers](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.98,.97&ss=473&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Where Music Lives](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.48,1.4&ss=438&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Made in Canada](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.96,.02&ss=414&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Soundscapes](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.46,-1.47&ss=437&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Made in Canada](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=2.25,-1.49&ss=378&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Soundscapes](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.08,-.07&ss=420&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Performance Hall](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.25,-.07&ss=472&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Trailblazers](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.08,1.49&ss=680&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Where Music Lives](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.11,.76&ss=449&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Sound Affects](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.98,1.54&ss=653&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Music and Wellness currently closed

[Speak Up](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.04,1.46&ss=654&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Voice](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.08,.05&ss=351&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Listen](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.72,1.54&ss=691&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Listen ](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.18,1.51&ss=691&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Sound Affects](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.13,-.09&ss=351&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Voice](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.58,-1.46&ss=644&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Plugged In](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.04,-.08&ss=229&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Roots of NMC](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.07,-.11&ss=252&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Unplugged](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=2.57,-1.54&ss=289&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Bodyphonic](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.27,.07&ss=669&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Soundbox](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.45,1.39&ss=291&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Workshops](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.2,-.18&ss=301&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Speak Up](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.62,1.38&ss=654&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Music and Wellness currently closed.

[Bodyphonic](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.68,1.37&ss=304&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Soundbox](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=3.13,.27&ss=661&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Workshops](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=2.9,.08&ss=669&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Plugged In](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.36,-1.38&ss=204&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Roots of NMC](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.04,-.05&ss=229&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Unplugged](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.04,-.05&ss=252&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Canadian Music Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.01,-1.44&ss=93&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Idols & Icons](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.11,-.09&ss=155&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[The Cloud](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.24,.09&ss=105&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[ADISQ Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.74,1.32&ss=2&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[National Bank Special Exhibitions Gallery](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.23,.04&ss=15&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.23,.04&ss=72&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[ADISQ Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.97,.01&ss=14&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.86,1.52&ss=88&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[National Bank Special Exhibitions Gallery](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=3.08,-.03&ss=71&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Idols & Icons](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.82,-1.39&ss=91&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[The Cloud](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.01,-.17&ss=155&m=QRwHaedmakF)

[Canadian Music Hall of Fame](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.01,-.03&ss=105&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Take a look back at our last 5 years and learn more about who we are and what we do through fun facts and videos, made possible with support from Scotiabank. [Start tour](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.8,1.13&ss=597&m=QRwHaedmakF) 

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Designed by Allied Works Architecture, Studio Bell brings Canada’s rich musical history to life with an architectural plan that allows for live performances, exhibitions, interactive education programs, and artist residencies all in one place - the first facility of its kind in North America. Follow along on this tour to learn more about Studio Bell’s unique architecture. [Start tour](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.93,1.12&ss=569&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Stop 1/5 - Canada Music Square Canada Music Square welcomes visitors to the nation’s home for music. The 160,000 square foot building evokes the earth and light of the Canadian Prairies and references acoustic vessels. From Canada Music Square, gaze upward to take in all five levels. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3,.19&ss=539&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Stop 2/5 - Terracotta Tiles Looking around, you’ll notice that the walls are covered in a unique material. Terracotta tiles with an iridescent glaze wrap Studio Bell’s exterior and interior. Created by a centuries old Dutch family firm, the 220,000 tiles not only adorn the walls but impart fantastic acoustic properties. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.66,.99&ss=469&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 2/8 - Canada Performs You are now standing in our Performance Hall. In this room visitors have enjoyed a huge diversity of musical experiences, with intimate interviews, and performances from some of Canada’s biggest stars.  [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.86,1.51&ss=355&m=QRwHaedmakF)  

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Explore the Top 10 Hits of NMC’s collection with musically trained tour guides presented by Bell. [Start tour](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.8,-.01&ss=399&m=QRwHaedmakF) 

NMC Gift Shop

[Shop online](https://www.studiobell.ca/shop)

Welcome to Studio Bell

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 3/8 - Canada Demonstrates The Kimball Theatre Organ is our largest instrument. National Music Centre has a living musical instrument collection, meaning many instruments are demonstrated by our wonderful staff - even this one! [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.02,.91&ss=323&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 4/8 -  Canada Amplifies This space showcases Indigenous artists who have, or are, making a social impact on a local, regional, or national level—motivating a new generation to take action and offering a better understanding of where they come from. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.71,.72&ss=301&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 5/8 - Canada Educates Our younger visitors love this space. Since 2016, 50,000 students have come to Studio Bell to see what music can teach them about the world. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.72,1.44&ss=665&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 6/8 - Canada Preserves     Here is where we care for our artifacts. We collect, protect and restore musical instruments and Canadian music memorabilia of all kinds so visitors can enjoy and learn from them for years to come. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-3.13,.53&ss=182&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 7/8 - Canada Honours We are proud to give 4 Canadian music halls of fame a physical location and celebrate the past and present giants of the Canadian music industry. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.82,1.44&ss=136&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 8/8 - Happy Birthday Studio Bell! You’ve made it to the top! Enjoy this rendition of our national Anthem by Calgary performance ensemble Revv52, then keep exploring Studio Bell by clicking the “Home” link. Thanks for joining our tour and helping us celebrate our 5th birthday! [Home](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.5,1.26&ss=583&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Scotiabank Backbeat Tour

Stop 1/8 - Canada Day 2016 We’re open! We first opened these doors on July 1, 2016 and have welcomed over half a million guests since. Watch our journey to opening day. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.04,1.14&ss=469&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 2/10 - Jack Richardson Recording Console [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.98,1.54&ss=653&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 1/10 - Robb Wave Organ [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.78,.01&ss=402&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 3/10 - Kimball Theatre Organ [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.09,.85&ss=220&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 9/10 - Neil Peart "Hockey Night in Canada" Drum Kit [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=.34,.31&ss=118&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 8/10 - Elton John Songwriting Piano [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.9,-.18&ss=264&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 7/10 - Roger Luther Moog [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.36,-.05&ss=234&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 6/10 - Wurlitzer SideMan [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.15,-.17&ss=235&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 5/10 - ARP 2600 [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.51,.71&ss=235&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 4/10 - Mellotron M400 [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-.32,.21&ss=220&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Top 10 Hits Tour presented by Bell

Stop 10/10 - Solar Drones [Home](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.43,1.29&ss=583&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Stop 3/5 - Performance Hall The Performance Hall is an indoor amphitheatre considered to be the “heart” of the building. The 4,000 sq ft venue features a retractable sound-proofed wall, allowing the Hall to be opened or closed to the rest of the building. When open, sound from the Performance Hall reverberates throughout the building, allowing the building to be “played”. When closed, an intimate and elegant performance space is created for the 300-person audience. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-1.73,1.5&ss=136&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Stop 4/5 - Cloud Lounge The Cloud Lounge on Level 5 offers an excellent vantage point to appreciate the architect’s vision for Studio Bell. The space below, illuminated with natural light from the enormous skylight dome, resembles resonance chambers found in musical instruments. With its semicircular shape the Cloud Lounge is also the perfect spot for viewing exhibits in the round, with past 360-degree shows including Geddy Lee: Big Beautiful Bass, and TONTO (The Original New Timbral Orchestra), one of the world’s largest synthesizers. [Next](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.89,-1.27&ss=129&m=QRwHaedmakF)

Studio Bell Architecture Tour

Stop 5/5 - Skybridge Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the East Village Skybridge offers one-of-a-kind views of the Calgary skyline. The Skybridge is also home to a sonic sculpture called the Solar Drones, which translates weather conditions into a tonal sound experience. [Home](https://my.matterport.com/show/?play=1&sr=-2.65,1.2&ss=583&m=QRwHaedmakF)

New!!

[Speak Up 2021](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=m94Df9UpePP&play=1&lang=en&title=0&help=0&mpskin=yeaxn4dp9n&sr=.25,1.52&ss=1)

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Recording Studios Tour

Take an exclusive step into one of the world’s most unique recording studio environments. Emerging and established artists from all over this country and beyond come to Studio Bell for our three historic analog recording consoles, state-of-the-art acoustic environment, and over 200 maintained musical instruments spanning 450 years of music technology. New music is created here daily. [Start tour](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=daFeqWQCznS&play=1&lang=en&title=0&dh=0&help=0&mpskin=n7qykzwg&sr=-2.69,-.61&ss=1)

King Eddy Tour

Lovingly restored brick by brick, the King Edward Hotel (‘King Eddy’) continues to be a cornerstone of music, community, and culture, building on its storied musical legacy. [Start tour](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=C4BC3x5vbet&play=1&lang=en&title=0&help=0&mpskin=fmht1dkw3e&sr=-3.13,-.03&ss=1)

Recording Studios Tour

Take an exclusive step into one of the world’s most unique recording studio environments. Emerging and established artists from all over this country and beyond come to Studio Bell for our three historic analog recording consoles, state-of-the-art acoustic environment, and over 200 maintained musical instruments spanning 450 years of music technology. New music is created here daily.  [Start Tour](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=daFeqWQCznS&play=1&lang=en&title=0&dh=0&help=0&mpskin=n7qykzwg&sr=-2.69,-.61&ss=1)

King Eddy Tour

Lovingly restored brick by brick, the King Edward Hotel (‘King Eddy’) continues to be a cornerstone of music, community, and culture, building on its storied musical legacy.  [Start Tour](https://3dspaces.canadianvirtualtours.com/show/?applicationKey=71qxetey26a9nxfp892ys52fd&m=C4BC3x5vbet&play=1&lang=en&title=0&help=0&mpskin=fmht1dkw3e&sr=-3.13,-.03&ss=1)

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