It was invented in 1761 by Benjamin Franklin, an important figure in ... while on a visit to Britain earlier that year. The armonica's glass bowls of graduated sizes are tuned to the notes of ...

This two-story gallery will show off artifacts including Benjamin Franklin's glass armonica and wing models from the Wright ...

Known as one of the greatest Founding Fathers, Benjamin ... the armonica gathered a large following, and thousands were produced. Franklin stated that of all his inventions, the glass harmonica ...