• Historic site and monument

The Aeolian Philharmonic Organ

A unique mechanical music instrument in Europe. Listed historical monument in 1989.

Historic site and monument The Aeolian Philharmonic Organ Les Gets

About

Les Gets (74260)
Animals not allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently

Mechanical musical instrument unique in Europe, classified as a historic monument. This automatic philharmonic organ with its 1000 pipes (with 13 sounds including violins, flutes, human voices...), carillon bell and metallophone, has been in restoration for four years. Enjoy the organ at the "Tuesday Organ Concerts" during the season, or in visits for groups on reservations at the museum.
A book for sale at the museum explains its construction, history, rescue, restoration and installation in the church of Les Gets.

Organ visible from inside the church. Guided visits on request to the Mechanical Music Museum.

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    Unique mechanical music instrument in Europe. Listed historical monument in 1989.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : French
    Languages visits : French
    Languages informatives signs : French

    Guided visits from 15 people.

    Opening

    From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.

    Labels and rating

    20th C
    Classified at the monuments and historic sites

    Equipments
    • Parking
    • Picnic area

    Access

    Église de la Nativité - 7 impasse du musée 74260 Les Gets

    In the Church of Les Gets

    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    Motor Disability

    Entrance with wheelchair ramp available. Organ access by stairs, non accessible.

    Information update on 11/12/2023 by Office de Tourisme des Gets