Reception Hall
The first step of your visit
The The museum Reception Hall is more than a simple entrance: it is a true area of transition and discoverypreparing visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating universe of mechanical music.
The first step of your visit
- information about visits, opening hours and events,,
- ticket office,
- - museum shop,
- Documents and presentation videos..
Emblematic pieces to discover
Visitor’ attention is immediately drawn to exceptional pieces,true witnesses to the history of mechanical music.
Mechanical carillon
The medieval origins of mechanical music, when church bell towers resonated with melodies thanks to automatic systems.
The clock presented, comes from the Les Gets Churchand creates a strong connection with the local heritage.
The Mechanical Spinet (1620)
This remarkable instrument is the oldest known movable mechanical musical instrument.
It marks a major step in music history: for the first time, it became possible to listen to music at home without musicians.
An introduction to the visit
These first discoveries provide the essential keys to understanding the rest of the visit.
They allow visitors to:
better understand how the instruments work
understand the evolution of techniques
immerse themselves in a world that is at once once historical, scientific and artistic.
The Reception Hall therefore serves as a gateway to a surprising and often little-known world, where music comes to life through mechanics.