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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

8 March 2026

Grosselterntag im Museum für Musikautomaten

Kostenloser Eintritt für Grosseltern und ihre Enkel

  • 8 March 2026
  • 11 to 18

22 March 2026

«schnyder&schnyder&schnyder&schnyder»

Musik & Literatur Matinee

  • 22 March 2026
  • 11 to 12

13 February 2026

Taschenlampenführung

Licht aus, Automaten an! Taschenlampenführungen im Museum für Musikautomaten

  • 13 February 2026
  • 17 to 18

5 March 2026

Taschenlampenführung

Licht aus, Automaten an! Taschenlampenführungen im Museum für Musikautomaten

  • 5 March 2026
  • 17 to 18

23 November 2023

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.

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Collection

Information about the collection of the Museum of Music Automatons.

Britannic Organ

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.

Media information

Exterior view

Media Documentation: The Museum

Media Documentation: Britannic Organ

Press documentations of all exhibitions

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