Museum Speelklok (Musical Clock Museum), Utrecht (must see)

The Musical Clock Museum features all types of self-playing musical instruments. Visitors will find musical clocks, musical boxes, self-playing orchestras, and Dutch street organs. Visitors will also find a turret clock with a carillon, the original self-playing musical instrument.

All of the exhibit items are kept in working order so visitors can hear each instrument's unique and lively voice.

Self-playing instruments started gaining popularity in the 16th century when church carillons were used.

The museum is suitable for all ages. Adults will be fascinated by the Violina, which still plays its tune. Kids can join the organ monkey "Toon" on a treasure hunt to discover Toon's favorite tune.

The Royal Room houses self-playing musical instruments once owned by monarchs. The instruments are gilded in gold and made to be admired. Visitors will see the Clay clock, created by Charles Clay around 1738. This beautiful clock plays music by G.F. Handel.