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Museum · Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Museum with more than 400 self-playing musical instruments, from music boxes to orchestrions, presented in a guided visit at the Brömserhof, a 15th-century manor house.
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About Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett has been housed in the Brömserhof since 1975, the former manor of the Brömser knightly family, on Oberstraße just above the Drosselgasse. The medieval house was enlarged in the 16th and 17th centuries and at one time formed part of the town wall.
The collection brings together more than 400 self-playing instruments from the 18th to the 20th centuries: music boxes, barrel organs, automatic pianos, orchestrions that imitate an entire band, and instruments that provided music for ballrooms and cafés before radio and the gramophone.
The visit is guided, lasting about 45 minutes, and the guides operate several instruments along the route. Explanations are usually given in German and English, and there are texts in other languages.
The museum is open from mid-March to December. The Brömserhof itself, with its courtyard and rooms of the old manor, is part of the visit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes for the guided visit.
Best time
The season usually runs from mid-March to December. Morning groups are smaller. Rainy days are a good time to visit.
How to get there
Oberstraße 29, a few steps from the top of the Drosselgasse and the lower cable car station. From the train station, about a 10-minute walk.
Tip
Tours run at intervals; if a group is forming, wait for the next one. Coordinate it with the cable car ascent, which departs on the same street.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Is the visit guided?
Yes. It lasts about 45 minutes and the guides play various instruments.
When does the museum open?
It usually opens every day from mid-March until December and closes at the beginning of the year. Check the opening hours before you go.
Is there explanation in English?
The guides usually speak German and English, and there are texts in other languages.