Holes direct the music
Look at a roll before it is played and note the pattern, tempo markings and winding direction. Then compare what is fixed mechanically with what the demonstrator controls.
Instruments with different ambitions
A pianola helps with playing, whereas a reproducing piano tries to capture a specific performance. For two instruments, ask what information the roll contains and what the mechanism adds.
Archive and concert hall
The large roll collection supports research and performances; weekly concerts have their own calendar. Not every instrument or every roll is used during a regular visit.
Before you go
Friday and Saturday 13.00–17.00, Sunday until 16.00; Monday–Thursday only for groups booked in advance.
Sources
This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.