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Mechanical Music Museum in Les Gets\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

Located in the resort alpine<\/a> from Gets<\/strong>in Haute-Savoie<\/strong>the Mechanical Music Museum<\/strong> is a veritable treasure trove for lovers of ancient sounds and atypical instruments. This museum<\/a> offers a unique exceptional collection<\/strong> of mechanical musical instruments, from barrel organs<\/strong> at automatic pianos<\/strong>through to the music boxes<\/strong> and orchestrions<\/strong>. An immersive visit that will delight young and old, curious and passionate alike.<\/p>

To find out more about the ski resort of Le Gets, read our dedicated article here<\/a>.<\/p>

The history of the Mus\u00e9e de la Musique M\u00e9canique in Les Gets<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Created in 1988<\/strong>This museum was born of the passion of collectors and historians of mechanical music. Its aim: preserving and promoting a unique sound heritage<\/strong>a testament to a time when music was played without electricity or digital technology.<\/p>

Today, the museum houses over 900 mechanical musical instruments<\/strong>from all over the world, dating from the XVIII\u1d49 to XX\u1d49 century<\/strong>. Each room has been carefully restored to function as it did in its day, providing visitors with a fascinating immersive sensory experience<\/strong>.<\/p>

What can you discover at the Mechanical Music Museum?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

1. An exceptional collection of automatic instruments\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

The museum is divided into several themed rooms, each featuring mechanical instruments from a bygone era:<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Fairground and merry-go-round organs<\/strong> These imposing wind instruments were once used to enliven fairgrounds and carousels.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Music boxes<\/strong> Delicate little mechanisms that reproduce melodies by vibrating metal blades.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Orchestrions<\/strong> : True ancestors of the jukebox, these machines reproduced the ambience of an orchestra by playing several instruments simultaneously.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Mechanical pianos<\/strong> Forerunners of the modern piano, these instruments automatically play sheet music on perforated rollers.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Musical automatons<\/strong> Animated figures that dance and move to the beat of the music.<\/p>

2. Interactive demonstrations \ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/h3>

One of the strengths of Mechanical Music Museum<\/strong> is the lively and interactive<\/strong> tours. Unlike other museums, where you observe without touching, here the instruments are regularly put into operation by enthusiastic guides.<\/p>

Visitors can :
\u2714 Listen to the authentic sound of a barrel organ<\/strong>.
\u2714 See a working automatic piano<\/strong> early XX\u1d49 century.
\u2714 Observe a automa<\/strong>t that moves to the beat of the music.<\/p>

These demonstrations provide a better understanding of operation and history<\/strong> of these fascinating instruments.<\/p>

3. An area dedicated to children \ud83c\udfa0<\/strong><\/h3>

The museum also offers a play area adapted to children. families<\/strong> and children<\/strong>. Thanks to interactive workshops<\/strong>younger children can learn to handle music boxes<\/strong>discover the secrets of musical mechanisms<\/strong> and even try out some instruments.<\/p>

A perfect visit to combine discovery, learning and fun<\/strong> !<\/p>

Discover the village<\/a> des Gets by reading our article here<\/a>.<\/p>

Practical information for visiting the museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Location<\/strong><\/h3>

Visit Mechanical Music Museum<\/strong> is located in the heart of Les Gets<\/strong>easily accessible on foot from the village center.<\/p>

Address<\/strong> 294 Rue du Vieux Village, 74260 Les Gets, France<\/p>

Opening hours<\/strong><\/h3>