Watchmaking museums
Neuchâtel
Jaquet-Droz Automata
Come and admire the fascinating mechanisms of three famous 18th century automatons at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
What the activity involves
Symbols of a technical expertise unlike any other anywhere in the world, the three androids, “The Writer”, “The Musician” and “The Artist” were hugely popular in the European royal courts of the 18th century, when their ingenious designers Pierre and his son Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz, together with their associate Jean- Frédéric Leschot, travelled with them throughout the continent. Discover their cutting-edge mechanisms at an individual or group demonstration session.e.
Location
Musée d’art et d’histoire, Esplanade Léopold-Robert 1, 2000 Neuchâtel
Opening hours
For individuals, first Sunday of the month : 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, no registration required, subject to availability
For groups, reservation required, minimum 5 persons
Individual prices
Adult : CHF 12.-
Student, apprentice, senior : CHF 4.-
Accompanied children up to 16 : free
Group prices
Fixed price CHF 120.- (10 persons) and CHF 10.- per additional person + translation : CHF 70.00 price supplement (de / en)
Duration
1 hour
Maximum 30 persons per session
Languages
fr /de*/ en* (* with translator only for groups, price supplement)
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