Exhibition Information

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* Music Boxes and Automatic Musical Instruments

There are about 250 pieces in this collection, dating from the end of the 19th Century to the beginning of the 20th. Included in the collection are antique music boxes, mechanical organs, mechanical pianos, mechanical violins and automatons. Seventy of them are on display at one time. During the museum's operating hours, explanations and demonstrations of the exhibited pieces are given on a regular basis. (See above schedule)

* Traditional Japaneses Tableware

This collection includes 30,000 pieces dating from the Azuchi Momoyama Period(1576-1600) to the beginning of the Showa Period(1926-1989). The main part of the collection is made up of tableware from the end of the Edo Period(1603-1867). From chinaware and ceramics to glassware, ironware and lacquerware, this collection exposes visitors to a wide variety of pieses form many regions in Japan and time periods covering hundreds of years. The theme of the exhibition chages twice a year. Approximately 300 pieces are shown at one time.

Concert Information

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* Antique Music Box Concert (reservations are necessary)

Twice a week the musem curator showcases Music Boxes and Automatic Musical I nstruments not played during regular hours. Because space is limited to 50 people, reservations may be made starting one month prior to the concert. (Tel:81-551-48-3535)

Days and times	Every Wednesday and Saturday from 20:00 (Concert lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes)
Admission	3000yen (Includes drinks during intermission)

*	This concert is geared toward audiences 12 years old and up. Because the day of the concert is subject to change, please be sure to confirm when you make your reservation.
*	For those who need hotel reservations, we recommend Hut Walden, the hotel at Moeginomura. Transportation will be provided between the museum and hotel for Hut Walden guests.

* Family and other private concerts can be arranged upon request.

Automatic Musical Instrument Maintenance Service

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Moeginomura museum Hall of Halls provides maintenance and overhauls of private individual's Music Boxes and Automatic Musical Instrument. We offer help with the mechanical adjustments, cleaning and tuning of boxes/instruments as well as the restoration of their cases. Please call for details regarding the above as well as the amount of time and fees for such services. On-site maintenance is also available. Hall of Halls makes and sells discs for disc music boxes, music rolls for machanical pianos, music books for mechanical organs, etc. For further advice and informations about Automatic Musical Instrument maintenance, please contact Mr. Natori at Hall of Halls.
Tel:81-551-48-3535; Fax:81-551-48-2434;
E-mail:halls@comlink.ne.jp