Museum of Mechanical Music
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A unique private collection of over 600 mechanical musical instruments, from music boxes to player pianos, housed in an architecturally distinct building in Pinhal Novo, Portugal.

πŸ“œ Museum dedicated to the vast collection of mechanical musical instruments by LuΓ­s Cangueiro, showcasing over 600 instruments dating from the late 1800s to the 1930s.
πŸ” Housed in an architecturally unique building designed to echo its contents, all instruments are in working order. The building was classified as a Monument of Municipal Interest since 2021.

Why Go

🎢 Experience historical mechanical music firsthand
πŸ—£οΈ Informative guided tours available
πŸ›οΈ Impressive architecture by Miguel Marcelino
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly with interactive exhibits πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή Learn about Portuguese cultural heritage
πŸ•°οΈ Glimpse into social life of a bygone era

Why Avoid

πŸ—ΊοΈ Located off the beaten path
πŸ—£οΈ Limited information in non-Portuguese languages
πŸ’Έ Entry fee might be considered high for some
πŸ’³ International cards not accepted for tickets

Tips

⏰ Arrive for the 3:30 pm guided tour to hear instruments play
πŸ“§ Groups can book tours Tue-Fri by appointment
🌳 Explore the small garden and see horses behind the museum while waiting

Cost

πŸ’° Normal ticket €6, seniors €5, children/disabled €3.50, family €16, 0-2 years free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
πŸ—“οΈ Groups by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

β™Ώ Accessibility Wheelchair accessible.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Good amount of parking available on site.

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