Darnum Musical Village
Darnum Musical Village
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southsoul
Wickham, Australia397 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
We were on our way to Lakes Entrance when we saw the brown tourist sign saying "Darnum Musical Village". So we decided to check it out. And we were so glad we did! It was amazing - all sort of musical instruments, and they actually allow you to play on them.
There were different varieties of pianos and organs, a very impressive collection. Some gramophone were on display.
There is an entrance fee of $9.90 per person for adult. There is a tour guide to show you around the whole place, while explaining and demonstrating the musical instruments. Well worth the fee I reckon!
There were different varieties of pianos and organs, a very impressive collection. Some gramophone were on display.
There is an entrance fee of $9.90 per person for adult. There is a tour guide to show you around the whole place, while explaining and demonstrating the musical instruments. Well worth the fee I reckon!
Written 30 January 2012
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hdsoawhdhagf
Melbourne, Australia54 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
In the middle of wonderful countryside in Gippsland, is the Darnum Musical Village. We had a great two or so hours there, with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide to show us through the village. It is home to many amazing older instruments, mostly keyboard based - organs, pianos (many amazing varieties), and other older keyboard style instruments, as well as accordions, flutes and even a Stradivarius saw, which our guide played!
There are often recitals at the village, although the day we went there was not one on, but they were setting up for one a day or so ahead. The village has three main areas, including an old church which was moved there, and into which they have installed a very old pipe organ. The workshop was really fascinating, to see the insides of many of the instruments, and to get an idea of how they worked. I'd also recommend a look at the book that they sell, " Magic with Music", by Albert Fox, owner of the Village. It is a wonderful and insightful story into his life.
Thoroughly recommended if you have any interest in music, for a fascinating morning or afternoon visit, a little over an hour from Melbourne.
There are often recitals at the village, although the day we went there was not one on, but they were setting up for one a day or so ahead. The village has three main areas, including an old church which was moved there, and into which they have installed a very old pipe organ. The workshop was really fascinating, to see the insides of many of the instruments, and to get an idea of how they worked. I'd also recommend a look at the book that they sell, " Magic with Music", by Albert Fox, owner of the Village. It is a wonderful and insightful story into his life.
Thoroughly recommended if you have any interest in music, for a fascinating morning or afternoon visit, a little over an hour from Melbourne.
Written 26 September 2013
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Margie H
Bowen, Australia131 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
We went in a group from Probus and found it to be so interesting to see all the different musical instruments and explained so well by Albert and his team. We had lunch and entertainment included in our trip which was great.
It was well worth the drive to get there and was a great day.
It was well worth the drive to get there and was a great day.
Written 5 September 2014
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Rosemary M
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Today, along with a bus full of others, we had the pleasure of enjoying this magical place.
The knowledge of musical instruments by our guide, was fantastic.
After a nice lunch of soup and sandwiches, we were entertained by Sue and Collin. Sue's voice at one stage brought tears to my eyes and a few others.
A truely great day was had. Thank you Albert, Sue and Colin we all throughly enjoyed our time with you
The knowledge of musical instruments by our guide, was fantastic.
After a nice lunch of soup and sandwiches, we were entertained by Sue and Collin. Sue's voice at one stage brought tears to my eyes and a few others.
A truely great day was had. Thank you Albert, Sue and Colin we all throughly enjoyed our time with you
Written 25 August 2014
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Charmzy
Melbourne, Australia173 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
I stopped in after seeing the signs on the highway with no idea what to expect. I had my three daughters aged 4/7/10 with me.
We went in and decided to pay for the tour of the three buildings which was $27 for the family.
A young girl showed us around she was very knowledgable and taught us a lot.
If you're musically inclined you would get more out of this for sure but even as something a little different it was a nice visit.
Seeing and hearing the different sounds from some very old pianos and organs was good. The girls were particularly intrigued by the pipe organ in the church.
We went in and decided to pay for the tour of the three buildings which was $27 for the family.
A young girl showed us around she was very knowledgable and taught us a lot.
If you're musically inclined you would get more out of this for sure but even as something a little different it was a nice visit.
Seeing and hearing the different sounds from some very old pianos and organs was good. The girls were particularly intrigued by the pipe organ in the church.
Written 19 August 2016
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Anna D
Eynesbury, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2016 • Family
We were driving home from the Gippsland lakes and decided to randomly follow the signs to the Musical Village. Not knowing what to expect we walked into the Village and were mesmerized from the very beginning. Our lovely tour guide took us on a fascinating walk and we even got to experience the instruments - some of which we had never heard of. Truly intriguing. Even as a non-musician I found this most interesting and would highly recommend a visit. The icing on the cake was when we met the charming Mr Albert Fox himself. Such an inspirational man. We would definitely come again!
Written 9 April 2016
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Derk T
Bunyip, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Did a tour today with my father, a very vast collection of Pianos and Organs from around the world, not musically inclined myself but found it a very interesting place to visit and wouldn't hesitate to return with other guests and view again. The young lady that took us around was well informed and very pleasant.
Written 5 March 2016
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MeMock
Warragul, Australia1,644 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Music is not my thing but my friend loves it and I took my two kids who also really enjoyed it. Mainly pianos and organs but a few other interesting instruments as well are on display. We had a young girl serve us and there was no issues with the kids having a tinker on any of the displays. Nice yard outside to relax and some great views also are on offer.
Written 3 May 2015
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Karen Y
Melbourne, Australia389 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
The owner's daughter gave us an excellent and personal tour ,tailored to our young son, and very reasonably allowed him to try the instruments, as she saw fit. Very large display.
Written 8 January 2015
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Kerry A
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
We took a bus load of Senior Citizens there a couple of yearsback and found it very interesting, with all he old musical instruments etc and the Devonshire Tea was lovely. Many thanks to all concerned
Written 21 October 2014
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Hello, ate you still working? I have read now, that you closed forever 🤔
Written 28 October 2018
Our Seniors Club would like to visit this Village. We are migrants from Uzbekistan and interested to come and explore and learn history of Victorian villages. Could you , please send information about this Darnum so we will come with our group of Seniors. The address is 3/25 Pyne Street, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162. phone: 0411 817 732
Thanks a lot President of Seniors Club Miriam Atzil.
Written 24 October 2016
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