Welcome to the Museum of Music Automatons
Discover one of the world's largest collections of original Swiss music boxes, as well as fascinating musical automatons spanning several centuries. Immerse yourself in a unique world of sound and experience the history of mechanical music.
News
Expertenführung «Magic Piano»
Vertiefter Rundgang durch die Ausstellung mit Co-Kurator Sebastian Bausch
- 10 May 2026
- 14:00 - 15:30
Symposium «Forgotten Recordings»
Wie haben Pianistinnen und Pianisten in der Vergangenheit Musik interpretiert? Wie können wir ihr Spiel heute untersuchen? Das von der Hochschule der Künste Bern organisierte Symposium widmet sich bisher wenig bekannten Aufnahmen und stellt neue Analyseverfahren vor.
- 10 - 12 May 2026
MAGIC PIANO
The golden age of piano playing and its self-playing marvels – rediscovered. Special exhibition from 19 September 2024 to 30 November 2025. Extended until 10 May 2026!
Guided tours
Information on public guided tours and demonstrations of the fairground and dance organs.
Events
Families
The Museum of Music Automatons offers a varied program to introduce children and teenagers to the magical world of mechanical music.
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Collection
Information about the collection of the Museum of Music Automatons.
Britannic Organ
Researchers at the Museum of Music Automatons in Seewen are confident that they have discovered the long-lost organ of the Britannic - the sister ship of the ill-fated Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.
History of the museum
Society for the Museum of Music Automatons (GMS)
Media information
Media Documentation: The Museum
Media Documentation: Britannic Organ
Press documentations of all exhibitions
