31.07.2026
History comes alive: update of the museum Video archive
The museum's Video Archive has been expanded with unique materials that will be of great interest to collectors and art lovers alike.
Today, the updated section features several hundred videos demonstrating the design and operation of the exhibits from the museum “Collection”. This major update covers three key sections of the repository: "Mechanical musical instruments and objects", "Clocks and objects with movement", and "Music records".
The video materials in the updated "Video Archive" section offer viewers a chance to see rare objects and instruments in action: antique organs, barrel organs, harmoniums, roller organs, organettes, serinettes, accordions. Website visitors can explore the design of early sound recording and playback devices to discover how sound was produced before the digital era. Furthermore, the archive reveals the inner workings of unique automata and demonstrates the intricate movement of complex antique timekeeping systems in striking detail.
In addition, the Video Archive features promotional videos, reports on the openings of themed exhibitions, clips from the "Exhibit in Focus" series, and festive greetings. The section also provides access to the recorded concerts and themed publication series, including lectures, "Museum Walks" video tours, "Museum Stories" plots, and chronicles of daily museum life.
We invite you on a fascinating virtual journey!
Head over to the "Video Archive" section right now to witness the hidden life of the exhibits with your own eyes.