Open house at the Museum of Mechanical Music

Open house afternoon, museum closing

Description

To close the season, the museum is holding an open afternoon on 31 October from 2.30 pm to 7 pm.
The programme includes a guided tour at 3 pm, featuring the latest acquisitions, including Pablo Picasso's Mechanical Piano
At 5:00 p.m.: Lecture on the incredible journey in the mid-18th century of Jaquet-Droz (watchmaker and creator of automata) from the Swiss Jura to the court of the King of Spain
6:20 p.m.: Presentation of the first comic book on mechanical music: ‘Ballade Mécanique aux Gets’
And finally, at 6.30pm, a musical aperitif hosted by Laure Pauthex with her barrel organ and music box.
And the 52-key Limonaire Jazzbandophone, a unique instrument, will play the 40th anniversary anthem

From 2.30pm: Welcome with coffee or fruit juice to the sound of a flamenco tune played on the organ, Reception Hall

3pm: Guided tour highlighting Spain and presenting some of the latest acquisitions.

4:15 p.m.: Presentation of Pablo Picasso's Mechanical Piano, Cabaret Room

4:30 p.m.: Closing of the exhibition on ‘Drawing,’ Imperial Gallery

5:00 p.m.: Lecture on the incredible journey in the mid-18th century of Jaquet-Droz (watchmaker and creator of automata) from the Swiss Jura to the Court of the King of Spain, Museum Cinema Room

6:00 p.m.: Films recounting the year and the ‘Musée en Fête 2025’ festival, Museum Cinema Room

6:20 p.m.: Presentation of the first comic book on mechanical music, from its conception to its publication: ‘Ballade Mécanique aux Gets’, Imperial Gallery

6:30 p.m.: Musical aperitif and social gathering around the instruments of the Guinguette, hosted by Laure Pauthex with her barrel organ and music box. Finally, the 52-key Limonaire Jazzbandophone, a unique instrument, will play the 40th anniversary anthem.

Prices

Free of charge.

Payment methods

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Opening period

Friday 31 October 2025 between 2.30 pm and 7 pm.

Spoken languages

• English
• French

Adapted tourism

• Hearing disability
• Mental disability
• Visual disability
• Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
• Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
• Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
• Even flooring with no obstacles
• Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
• Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
• Doors >=77 cm wide
• Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
• Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
• WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
• Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
• Presence of sitting or standing areas

Localisation

The museum is located next to the church.
For disabled access, please contact the museum reception desk.

Pets

Pets allowed : No