Les Paul in Mahwah

04/19/2026

On a dreary Sunday afternoon, Michael Moore of Parsippany, NJ, came to the to play guitars once owned by Les Paul including this one: a replica of Lucille signed by B.B. King. Guitar lovers and Les Paul fans can play these extraordinary guitars on display which were owned by Les. Sessions are by appointment only. For a $40 fee, a musician can schedule a 60-minute playing session.

If you are interested in arranging a session, please email or call the Mahwah Museum at 201-512-0099 or [email protected] !

04/03/2026

This just in!!! 👀

“The Very Best of Les Paul & Mary Ford” CDs have just hit the storefront 💿🎶

Find hits ranging from “How High the Moon”, “Vaya Con Dios”, “Whispering”, and more!

$15/CD (+ tax/shipping & handling)

Grab one now via the link in our bio 🎸

11/22/2025

Sharing some shots from the songwriter event on Nov 9th!
Thanks to our performers Rick Norman, Mark Sganga, Joe Trentacosta, Candyce Giaquinto, and Autumn Elizabeth and of course all our supporters.

What an awesome show 🎶 🎸

📸 Photos by the wonderful Richard Hoyne

11/12/2025

Photos from the Songwriters Showcase……

11/12/2025

The and had the privilege of hosting Songwriters Showcase with Rick Norman, Mark Sganga, Joe Trentacosta, Candyee Giaquinto and August Elizabeth. The group performed covers and originals (and the stories behind them). Here, the group opened with The Beatles “I’ve Just Seen A Face”.

It was a fun-filled afternoon where the group played to a full house!
🎶🎼🎤🎸🥁🎹

11/10/2025

George Estreich and his daughter Laura of Corvallis, OR spent a recent morning enjoying the exhibits at the especially the exhibit. George, a professional musician, checked out all the guitars on display. Here he is checking out the Les Paul Studio playing through a 1953 Gibson GA-40 “Les Paul” amp (recently donated). Guitar lovers and Les Paul fans can play most of the guitars on display which were owned by Les. Sessions are by appointment only. For a $40 fee, a musician can schedule a 60-minute playing session. If you are interested in arranging a session, please email or call the Mahwah Museum at 201-512-0099 or [email protected]. Please include your name and the best way to contact you (by phone or email).
Arrange for a session and visit our store for payment. https://mahwahmuseum.org/product/play-a-les-paul-guitar-session/

10/16/2025

10/14/2025

Ernie Milford of Painsville OH, spent a Saturday morning checking out the Les Paul collection including the H-516 Heritage.

Guitar lovers and Les Paul fans can play most of the guitars on display which were owned by Les. Sessions are by appointment only. For a $40 fee, a musician can schedule a 60-minute playing session. If you are interested in arranging a session, please email or call the Mahwah Museum at 201-512-0099 or [email protected]. . 🎸🎶

10/09/2025

This just in…new logo?? New T-shirts!!!
How great did these come out?!
You can order yourself one with the link in our bio! 🎸🤘🏼

08/15/2025

Kevin Moran of San Diego took a break from the heat to enjoy taking in the Les Paul exhibit and to play some of Les’ guitars including the Epiphone 50th anniversary Les Paul special. Guitar lovers and Les Paul fans can play most of the guitars which were owned by Les. Sessions are by appointment only. For a $40 fee, a musician can schedule a 60-minute playing session. If you are interested in arranging a session, go to https://mahwahmuseum.org/play-a-les-paul-guitar/ 🎸🎸🎶

08/13/2025

https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/guitarists/les-paul-new-guitarist-advice-1974

Les Paul died on this day in 2009, aged 94. In 1974, he wrote a column for Guitar Player, offering some timeless wisdom on learning guitar – for both students and teachers

08/12/2025

Remembering Les Paul on the anniversary of his passing, August 12, 2009. 🌹🎸