"Le temps entre les deux" at KMM Dürnten - Special Exhibition

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Special exhibition at KMM Dürnten from 07.05.2026 to 07.02.2027
"Le temps entre deux" - people, music, and moments of waiting The cultural center KMM in Dürnten is opening a special exhibition titled "Le temps entre deux".
A special exhibition around the theme of waiting, travel, and historic train station automata. The exhibition invites visitors to rediscover a often overlooked moment: the time between arrival and departure. The exhibition takes place as part of the section "Verschwundenes im Zürcher Oberland" and is dedicated to a part of cultural and daily history that is almost forgotten today. The focus is on historic train station automata, which were once much more than simple hobbies. Thanks to refined techniques, artistic design, and surprising sounds, they transformed waiting into a small experience. The exhibition also offers a glimpse into the fascinating inner life of automata, especially the artfully crafted rolls, whose precisely placed pins produced melodies. Their manufacturing demonstrates the highest level of craftsmanship, patience, and technical skill. The roots of these musical automata go back to the Vaud Jura, notably Sainte-Croix and L'Auberson. It is here that a tradition of making musical automata of global importance developed. From here, music boxes began their journey to train stations, cities, and people's daily lives. On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Uerikon-Bauma railway, the exhibition also bridges to the history of the railway. It recalls a time when technology, mobility, and culture were closely linked—and when even waiting had its own magic. Thus, "Le temps entre deux" connects people, machines, and music, inviting to listen, see, and experience waiting in a new way. Opening of the temporary exhibition, June 7, 2026
Special guided tour 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM Note: This text was translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Exhibition on historic train station automata
• Opening on June 7, 2026, guided tours at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
• Theme of waiting and travel

General Information

The "Le temps entre deux" exhibition is held at KMM Dürnten from June 7, 2026, to February 7, 2027. It explores the cultural history of train station automata and invites visitors to rediscover the importance of moments of waiting in travel.

Location

Edikerstrasse 16, 8635 Dürnten, Switzerland

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