The Pianola Museum is a small Jordaan museum devoted to player pianos and music rolls. Demonstrations alongside the explanations let you hear the instruments. Admission including the tour is €9 (prices checked in October 2026). Walk in during public hours from Friday to Sunday; groups visiting on other days must book. Concerts follow a separate programme with their own tickets and times.
Highlights
Instrument demonstrations
Pianolas make mechanical music tangible. Listen to the differences between instruments and wait for staff explanations before touching a keyboard or mechanism.
Paper music rolls
Perforations carry the information needed to play. Watch a roll move during a demonstration: it represents another way of recording and transmitting music before today's digital practices.
A musical salon
A former police station has become a listening space. The small setting creates an intimate visit: position yourself to hear the instruments while allowing others to enjoy the explanations.
Concerts
The venue also programmes musical events. If you want a concert rather than a museum tour, check the exact programme and book the corresponding ticket; do not assume ordinary admission covers it.
Practical info
Tips
- The official page lists €7 for students and people aged 65 and over (prices checked in October 2026). I amsterdam City Card holders receive admission to the museum visit; concert conditions remain separate. Ask about accessibility needs: a complete step-free route could not be verified. On Saturdays, combine with Noordermarkt; Westerkerk adds to a Jordaan walk. For another musical experience, see the Concertgebouw, with independent programming and tickets. On Sundays, arrive early enough for the earlier closing.
How to get there
Westerstraat 106, 1015 MN Amsterdam, in the Jordaan. Walk from the Westerkerk or Noordermarkt area; check your route before an evening concert.
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