Geelvinck Pianola Museum

Small cozy museum of pianolas. I am so glad I managed to visit as they are only open from Fri to Sun, and I was mostly busy. Immediately upon entry, there’s guidance every step of the way, from buying ticket, to the mini tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour around the room where the gentleman explained the history and played a few pieces. He even let me try one of the earlier pianolas! Highly recommended for all music lovers.

A hidden gem! Essential for any lover of classical music or anyone interested in the history of recording. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us the opportunity to try some of the antique instruments.

Hidden between the maze-like streets of the Jordaan, this museum offers a pleasant surprise to those who decide to step inside. We had the privilege to be introduced into the marvellous world of pianolas and even got to play some songs on them with the help of our lovely guide. 5/5

So glad we went for this, this was the most fun thing we did during the weekend! This museum deserves alot more attention - you get a guided tour and a feets-on experience trying the exquisite pianolas. Plus other interesting trivias about other instruments. They also hold concerts on one evenings so locals should definitely check it out!

A great place for those who can appreciate the passion for the history of music and respect for the achievements of previous generations.

Wonderfull place full of oldest pianolas. You must visit this place if you ever was interested in musical instruments and strongly recommend visit it if you ever played piano. One more thing. Almost every week you could visit here small concert of classic music for just 15 eur or less (discounts for students). From Russia with love to music.

This was a highlight of visiting Amsterdam! It’s a very underrated museum. The people here have such a passion for the instruments and are so excited to share it with anyone who comes to visit!

Pianola Museum is a very cute little museum, it is also a very nice music venue. The concerts vary in genre from Dutch folklore to pure classical music. I've attended a few concerts and have never been disappointed. The people who run the museum are very friendly. It's always pleasure to go back!

My musician friends and I stepped into the experience that this museum is. Music, engineering, and history, delivered in the most lovely way by the free included tourguide.

My favourite museum in Amsterdam.

Absolutely a Must-see museum for the piano lovers. The museum is full of exciting piano rolls, Pianolas, and history.

Brilliant little museum with a welcoming and knowledgeable guide. We could have stayed all day watching the pianolas and learning about their history. If you like music, history, or machines you will be fascinated.

OUTSTANDING museum. I didn't even know what a pianola was before entering but it was a very interesting visit. The gentleman (who clearly loves music and pianolas) guided us through it and taught us everything about pianolas, played them, and even let us try playing for a bit. It's definitely recommended and they can use any help to keep their small museum afloat!!

A must see museum!
We saw there incredible Pianola's, plus a lot of musical demonstrations, and illuminating explanations.
Overall, it's definitely a top priority reccomandaition to visit in Amsterdam

amazing muzeum loved the tour!!!

Great, fantastic museum.
You can learn and feel the automatic piano history from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Receptionist invite us politely, and intelligent man introduce us the exhibits.
In addition, you would able to try some instruments.
It's just 9 euro, I can't believe it...

Very nice guide, who started a tour of the museum even though I was the only guest at the time. He demonstrated the different pianolas with well chosen pieces, and you have a chance to "play" one yourself. The whole museum is basically one room with 7-8 pianolas, hundreds of piano rolls, as well as a small hallway with an exhibition, all decorated in the style of the early 1900's, which really adds to the atmosphere.

Awesome history and super preserved. Working Pianola mechanics. I love it

What a cute little museum. Really stepping back in old times. Actually I went there for this greal jazz live performance. 50 people can sit in the packed room, such a good atmosphere! Hear they work with volunteers and there is an issue with keeping it open. Hope they remain for it's such a cute place even if your heart does not pound harder over hearing pianola s play.

Wonderful little museum housed in an old police station. The tour guide was excellent, with informative demonstrations and opportunities to try various instruments yourself. 9 euro was for nothing for the experience.

Truly unique in whole Europe museum of Pianolas with huge collections of piano rolls and other interesting instruments. Very special atmosphere. Open for general visits on Sundays. Hosts concerts almost daily - classical, jazz, tango, silent movies with piano. Highly recommended!