Cylinder and disc music boxes, phonographs, miniatures, automaton, small organ. Several pieces by Gustave Vichy of Paris include a drunken chef, a magician, and a clown walking on his hands.
Circus World Museum
A working collection of 100 year old mechanical organs, including an air calliope, the Una-Fon. The Royal American Show’s Gavioli band organ, and a Wurlitzer 165 band organ also available.
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
25 instruments plus a replica of Edison’s laboratory. An in-depth demonstration of the invention that made Thomas Edison famous…the phonograph is available.
House on the Rock
A renowned attraction of authentic and fantasy mechanical music. On your self-guided tour, you will explore the world’s largest carousel, a 200-foot sea creature, automated music machines and much more. Phonoliszt-Violina, Double Violano, calliope, automatic orchestras, automata, etc.
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
Criterion and Regina music boxes, phonographs, player piano. Instruments demonstrated.