Automates Jaquet-Droz. Demonstration

Description

These three famous automata – the Writer, the Musician, and the Doodler – were created in La Chaux-de-Fonds between 1768 and 1774 by exceptional watchmakers: Pierre Jaquet-Droz, his son Henri-Louis, and Jean-Frédéric Leschot. After a long journey across Europe, they were donated to the City of Neuchâtel on May 1, 1909. They have since become the flagship of the Museum's collections.
On Sundays at 2 PM, 3 PM, and 4 PM Duration: 45 minutes

Highlights

• Demonstration of the automata the Writer, the Musician, and the Doodler
• Presented at the Museum of Art and History of Neuchâtel
• Sessions at 2 PM, 3 PM, and 4 PM

General Information

This demonstration highlights three iconic automata created by Pierre Jaquet-Droz and his associates between 1768 and 1774. Visitors can discover these masterpieces of watchmaking during 45-minute sessions.

Location

Esplanade L.-Robert 1, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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