"These weren’t just moving dolls performing the ordinary actions of everyday life. We were soon lost for words as we listened to the passionate explanations of the demonstrator: these 18th century works of art really deserved being described as the forerunners of the modern computer! The writer in particular is a miracle of precision, capable of dipping his feather in his inkwell and juggling with our alphabet, controlled by the programmer of course. We’re impressed by the grace of the musician: her fingers really press the keys of the organ! As for the draftsman, he offers us a little “doggie” delicately sketched in pencil. Three little geniuses who charmed the whole group."
The contemporaries of 1970
Opening times
For personal tours: first Sunday of the month at 2, 3 and 4 p.m
In the summer, additional public demonstrations
For groups: on request only, 5 people per group minimum
Prices
Adults: CHF 8.00
Students, apprentices, seniors: CHF 4.00
Children up to 16: free
Groups: CHF 100.00 (flat rate up to 10 people) and CHF 8.00 per additional person. With German/English translation: CHF 60.00 extra.
Good to know
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Esplanade Léopold-Robert 1
2000 Neuchâtel
T. +41 (0) 32 717 79 25
www.mahn.ch
