Leonard Bernstein at 100

To explore the many facets of Bernstein’s life, this exhibition of over 150 objects will include photographs, personal items, papers, scores, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and audio and video recordings. Featured objects on display will include Bernstein’s conductor baton, his first childhood piano, the desk used to compose West Side Story, handwritten score sheets for songs from West Side Story, including “America,” “Tonight,” and “Maria,” and Bernstein’s handwritten Harvard study notebook from 1939. In addition to the objects and multimedia presentations, the exhibition includes a number of interactive displays designed to offer hands-on insights into Bernstein’s creative process and legacy.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.