[ Ross Creecy wrote in 130625 MMDigest:
> I'm traveling to Berlin, Prague and Vienna starting Friday, June
> 28th. I'm wondering if anyone has any must-see suggestions for
> mechanical music related sights.
Hello, I have recently been in Berlin and would like to suggest
seeing the small collection at the "Maerkisches Museum",
http://www.berlin.de/orte/museum/maerkisches-museum/index.en.php
They have a demonstration on Sundays at 3 p.m. which is in German,
but so what, it is music we are interested in right?
Also recommended is the Berlin Musical Instrument Museum,
http://www.berlin.de/orte/museum/musikinstrumenten-museum/index.en.php
It's not a mechanical music collection but is well worth the visit as
they have a very extensive collection with an audio guide.
On Saturdays the tour of the museum at 11 a.m. concludes with a concert
of the Mighty Wurlitzer. The complete pipeworks and percussion can be
viewed through glassed rooms. Recommended!
Enjoy!
Mark Yudell
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