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Revelstoke Nickelodeon Museum

111 First Street West | P O Box 3088, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0, Canada
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Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Revelstoke
5.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: Canada's only mechanical music museum. The collection illustrates and demonstrates the development of automatic music machines from 18th century...... more » Owner description: Canada's only mechanical music museum. The collection illustrates and demonstrates the development of automatic music machines from 18th century barrel organs to 1950s juke boxes via musical boxes, street and barrel pianos, residence and dance hall organs, player pianos, phonographs, gramophones and vintage radios. The museum offers tours taking approximately 1 hour and demonstrations of the genuine antique instruments include about 20 examples. « less
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Selahrs
Chicago, Illinois
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36 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

I'd taken Greyhound across a large part of Canada this fall, stopping at a great many museums. But this Museum stands out as the best - most memorable. This is NOT a collection of tin-pan-alley player pianos, as you might expect. Most of the instruments here are exquisitely crafted pianos made for Europe's royalty, starting in the 1700's. The couple... More

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Rita D
St. Andrews, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

We four adults spent a very interesting one and a half hours being shown round this amazing museum by the lady owner who was exceedingly passionate and knowledgeable about all the wonderful exhibits. It was good fun being able to play a few of the pianos and organs. A must visit in Revelstoke. More

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naturak819
Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews
40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

I have never been so amazed by anything for such a long period. Every musical device is a priceless antique in working order. I was astonished at every turn. More

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christophermoreno
Coquitlam, Canada
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22 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

The owners of this trip through the history of automated musical instruments sure know their stuff. It's amazing how much there is to know about pianos, organs, monkeys collecting money, violins and of course the juke box. Bu I don't want to ruin the ending so go and check it out for yourself. More

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katsongs
Toronto
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44 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011

We were intrigued by the museum and thought we'd wander through it for 20 or 30 minutes before driving to our next destination. Instead, we got a lively and fascinating tour of the museum that lasted well over 90 minutes! The owners -- a retired couple from the U.K. -- are utterly passionate about their subject. They give highly entertaining... More

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junshibayama
Vancouver
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19 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

We all enjoyed the 1 hour plus tour guided by the owners. It's amazing how the mechanical instruments- music boxes, player pianos, pipe organs and juke boxes, some as old as the 1900's still work. It is an incredible collection. It is a great way for people from all ages to experience how music was played many years ago. Totally... More

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KLMRs
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011
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What a fascinating, personal touch experience. These people have a wealth of knowledge and share it so kindly on a personal guided tour. It was interactive and amazing. A must see opportunity while in Revelstoke! More

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zedmanab
Alberta
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9 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011

We were in Revelstoke and I had seen the website and was certainly interested in checking it out. It was better than I thought. I am interested in history & music, and this place combined both--showing how people enjoyed music before radio, during radio & beyond. Some hands on opportunities exist as well--so it is interactive, interesting & cool. More

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missmccoy123
Richland, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011
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This wonderful museum is full of instruments of music from a long time ago up to this century. This is especially true to those of us that are enamoured of the music box/player piano music. The only other place visited was the Cliff House Nickelodeon in San Francisco; which is, sadly, depleted or gone. We are returning to visit again... More

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TerriGramm
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011

My 14 yr old daughter says it was 'cool' even though she was a little sunburnt and uncomfortable she liked it had so much variety - Sunday morning music to Saturday night rock n roll. Definately go is all I can say. More

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