The International Library of African Music, established in 1954, is based on the campus of Rhodes University in Grahamstown, and serves as a research, publishing and teaching facility of African music. Although not strictly a museum, the library located in Prince Alfred Street, houses an impressive collection of more than two hundred various traditional African musical instruments, most of which are in excellent condition, and can still be played. These instruments are regularly used for teaching purposes. The International Library of African Music also houses a wide variety of recordings of traditional African music, as well as various books and catalogues.

The International Library of African Music is open to the public by appointment only, Monday to Friday between 08h30 and 17h00. For more information call (046) 603 8557.