Summer holidays
Celebrate the summer holidays at Museum Speelklok in the heart of Utrecht! Join in the fun of creating, building and discovering, and learn all about music and technology.
Discover Music Machines & Me
How is music actually created… when there’s no musician in sight? How do gears suddenly make a tune play? In the music and technology lab Music Machines & Me, you’ll find out for yourself. Step by step, you’ll become a true creator of your very own digital music machine!
đź“… Every day
Drum machine workshop
What if a table, a glass bottle or a piece of metal became your next instrument? In this unique workshop, you’ll create a composition using everyday objects in a surprising way. Using smart little hammers and an app, you’ll work together to build a real music machine. For creators aged 8 and over, but just as much fun for adults!
đź“… 25 July and 15 August
🕰️ 14.00 pm to 15.00
🎟️ Learn more and sign up
Making in the Makerspace
Not finished yet? In the Makerspace, you can carry on tinkering and experimenting to your heart’s content. Get started with the DIY kit and build your own crankshaft. That way, you can see up close how the mechanisms work together to make music!
đź“… 18 July to 30 August
🕰️ 12.00 to 15.00
Building with Octoplay
Use large Octoplay discs to build the craziest and most beautiful 3D structures. Put your imagination to work, and be inspired by the spinning gears and clever technology of our music machines.
đź“… Every day
Guided tour, treasure hunt & more
There’s plenty more to do at the museum during the summer holidays! Listen to the most beautiful musical instruments during the Musical Tour or join the hunt for Toon the organ monkey. Afterwards, you can compose your own song in the Music Factory!
đź“… Every day
The museum is coming to you
This summer, Museum Speelklok is coming to you! The Roadshow, a mini-museum on wheels, is once again touring the streets of Utrecht. Want to know if the Roadshow will be near you? Check the agenda here.
đź“… Every Wednesday and Saturday from 18 July to 26 August
Opening hours
Good news: during the summer holidays, the Museum Speelklok will also be open on Mondays, from 10.00 to 17.00. So, from Monday 6 July, we’ll be open every day throughout the holidays. See you then!