In 2003, the Morris Museum was awarded the Murtogh D. To cap the experience, we'll be treated to a musical performance from the museum's newest acquisition, a recently restored music machine that has yet to go on display! Then we'll make our way to a demonstration space, currently closed to the public, where we'll see a specially curated selection of automata that will perform for us. We'll start in the museum's public exhibition space where Ryder will walk us through the early history of mechanical instruments, playing select pieces along the way. We'll be joined by conservator Jere Ryder, who will demonstrate some of the most unique pieces from the collection. From the massive 10-foot tall Poppers “REX” Orchestrion (the largest piece in the collection, which contains a keyboardless piano, various percussion instruments, and organ pipes that mimic string instruments) to a tiny, magic trick–performing clown, the automata at The Morris are some of the most incredible contraptions in the world. In this one-hour virtual tour, we'll explore one of the world's most significant collections of automatic musical instruments and automata, the Murtogh D. Watch and hear automatic musical instruments and mechanical figurines come to life at New Jersey's Morris Museum!
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