FAQs

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don't see an answer here, please feel free to visit our contact page to send us a note.

How much of the Midmer-Losh is playing?

In short, just over 60% of the organ is playable. While this is an impressive number, a very small amount is actually restored. Only about 20% has been removed from the chambers and fully restored.
I thought the Wanamaker was bigger?

It depends on how you ask and how you count! In fact, many lists categorize them as 1a and 1b, instead of 1 and 2. While the Wanamaker organ has more ranks (or sets of pipes) with 464 ranks compared to our 449, we have more pipes – about 5,000 more! Many of our ranks play a little bit higher, and a little bit lower, meaning more pipes per rank and therefore more pipes in the organ. The Midmer-Losh is also recognized as the world's loudest musical instrument. Both organs are very different and were manufactured with different purposes. We like to think of them as a fellow organ, rather than as a competitor.
When will the restoration be finished?

That's a great question. The simplest answer is funding. Our funding is steady and quite adequate to facilitate our current restoration schedule. If additional moneys are received that means we can call on more of our colleagues in the industry to help in various ways to speed up the restoration process. In reality, there will always be a need for at least two people to maintain the organs, even after restoration is finished, to ensure they don’t fall back into the state they were several decades ago. Right now, we are aiming for the completion sometime around the organ’s 100th birthday.
Can I play the Midmer-Losh?

Most likely! It depends on the schedule of the hall. Boardwalk Hall is a very busy municipal building, but visit our contact page and send us a note to see our availability. Keep in mind the schedule on our website does not reflect the schedule of Boardwalk Hall. In addition, both organs will not be available to play surrounding a large concert or film event.
Can I play the Kimball?

Most likely! It depends on the schedule of the hall. Boardwalk Hall is a very busy municipal building, but visit our contact page and send us a note to see our availability. Keep in mind the schedule on our website does not reflect the schedule of Boardwalk Hall. In addition, both organs will not be available to play surrounding a large concert or film event.
Are there any speakers in the organ?

No. Both the Kimball and Midmer-Losh organs are entirely acoustic musical instruments. The sound is produced either by pipework or by real percussion instruments located in the chambers that are struck pneumatically.
Do you have a gift shop?

Yes we do! Most of our products are available on our website here, or you can visit during one of our tours to purchase merchandise. Email us if you have any questions.
Where should I stay for my visit?

Atlantic City has many options and choices to choose from, from casino hotels, resorts, and local hotels, your many options are endless.
When is your next concert?

Check out our events page for concerts and tour information. Keep in mind we do not typically have tours January through March, and access to the organs is limited while we usually take on large restoration projects during this period.
Is your tour ADA accessible?

Our recitals and tours are ADA accessible, however the interiors of the organ chambers are not. For our guests who cannot explore the chambers we do have alternate tour paths and photos available so they can see what is inside the chambers themselves.