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Museum Speelklok

Self-playing musical instrument collection, from music boxes to clocks, pianolas & barrel organs.

Steenweg 6, 3511 JP Utrecht
📞 030 231 2789

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair rental

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family friendly

Museum Speelklok, located in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a great place to visit for those who are interested in music and history. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of musical instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is also home to one of the largest collections of mechanical music machines in the world.

The museum has a wide variety of exhibits, ranging from early mechanical music machines to modern electronic instruments. Visitors can also explore the history of music, from the Baroque period to the present day. There are interactive displays, as well as a library and a workshop where visitors can learn how to make their own musical instruments.

The museum also hosts a variety of events, such as concerts, workshops and lectures. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is €7.50 for adults and €5.00 for children.

Visitors who have been to Museum Speelklok have been very impressed with the museum. On Tripadvisor, one reviewer said, “This is a great museum with a great selection of musical instruments. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I was able to take a guided tour and learn a lot about the history of music. Highly recommended!” Another reviewer said, “This is a really interesting museum. The exhibits are very well done and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!”

Overall, Museum Speelklok is an excellent place to visit for those who are interested in music and history. The museum has a wide variety of exhibits, as well as interactive displays and workshops. Visitors have been very impressed with the museum and its staff, and have highly recommended it.

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5 stars

They did a good job of soundproofing. The doors are heavy, rooms are well insulated, and several of the open spaces are enclosed in clear walls to trap sound. They really outdid themselves. You can enjoy each room without hearing another. … More

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Good museum for children as well adults if you have a fascination for old music boxes and those big music vehicles seen in town fairs in the good old days. The staff are very friendly and speak English and throughout the day there are … More

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This museum of automated musical devices was a real delight to visit and the (free) guided tour really brought the exhibits to life. Located within a lovely old church, it's a real jewel in the crown of Utrecht and deserves more attention & love from tourists and locals alike. More