Roy Geddes Steel Pan Museum
About This Museum
People don't just stumble upon the Roy Geddes Steel Pan Museum; they make a pilgrimage. They come to the unassuming house in Roxanne Burnham Gardens for a single, powerful reason: to stand in the presence of living history and hear the story of an instrument that shaped a nation's soul from a man who helped forge it. The air itself feels thick with rhythm, crowded with the ghosts of melodies past hanging on the walls alongside dozens of gleaming steel pans. You're not just looking at artifacts; you're getting a personal, passionate lesson from Mr. Geddes himself, whose hands have shaped both the metal and the music.
Collection Highlights
The real highlight is Roy Geddes himself, sharing stories while demonstrating pans he personally crafted, like his prized tenors and cellos. Seeing his original tools and hearing him tap out a melody on a drum he made decades ago makes the history feel immediate and alive.
Visitor Information
This is less a formal museum and more an appointment at a master's home, so it's best to contact them ahead. The experience is intimate, personal, and utterly unforgettable.
Architecture & Building
It's located in a modest, colorful residential house in Georgetown, making the world-class cultural treasure inside all the more surprising and delightful.
Contact & Location
Address: Georgetown, Plaisance-Industry Local Government, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Phone: +592 226 9844
