Music Makers Lecture by Jes Robinson

We invite you to step back in time for a truly unique lecture and showcase led by Jes Robinson, Creative & Collections Director of the Elliott Museum.

In this engaging presentation, The Music Makers: Sounds from a Simpler Age, guests will be introduced to four extraordinary Regina music boxes from the Museum’s collection. These masterpieces of craftsmanship, created at the turn of the 20th century, were treasured in homes and parlors across America—bringing joy, elegance, and the wonder of mechanical music into everyday life.

Highlights of the program include:

Live demonstrations of the music boxes in action
Insight into the artistry and engineering behind these timeless machines
Stories of how mechanical music shaped cultural memory
A chance to experience history through sound, storytelling, and hands-on discovery

This program promises not only a fascinating look at antique innovation, but also a joyful celebration of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and sonic wonder.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear history sing!

Admission to lecture is FREE to members; non-members pay regular museum admission.