Maison de la musique mécanique et de la dentelle

About the museum

Mirecourt is known for violin and bow making, but it has also built church organs since the 17th century. At the request of the Lorraine court, its workshops also produced serinettes, used to train birds, and salon organs for entertainment until 1910.

The museum, founded in 1998, presents a collection of mechanical musical instruments in working order. It draws mainly on the history of the Maison Poirot, founded in 1806 and run by four generations of organ builders. The visit, guided only, lasts about an hour: the guide plays the instruments, among them salon organs, military and fairground organs, limonaires, pianos, pneumatic harmoniums, music boxes and the Decap dance organ.

Some instruments required up to a thousand hours of restoration. The museum also includes a display on bobbin lace, a traditional craft of the region. It is run by the Communauté de communes Mirecourt Dompaire.

Highlights

• Guided visit with mechanical musical instruments in working order
• Remarkable organs of the Maison Poirot (1806–1954)
• Serinettes, salon organs, military and fairground organs
• The Decap dance organ, presented as a true orchestra
• Display on bobbin lace

Permanent exhibition

• Les orgues extraordinaires de la Maison Poirot, 1806-1954 – A guided circuit around rare organs in working order from the Maison Poirot in Mirecourt, which are played during the visit.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Communauté de communes de Mirecourt Dompaire

Admission & discounts

Adult rate of €8 for the guided visit. Entry is free with the Pass communautaire. Payment by bank card, holiday vouchers, cash or check.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Communauté de communes states that the site is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Animals are not admitted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

A children’s workshop is offered. The guided visit, with instruments that play, is aimed at young and old alike.

Getting there & parking

By car: A31 motorway, exit 10 Neufchâteau-Mirecourt-Châtenois, or A330 / N57, exit Charmes-Mirecourt.

Amenities & dining

Toilets on site.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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