Discover music, rekindle memories – A special guided tour for people with dementia
Music touches and moves us—and often remains alive even when words fade away. Our new program invites people with dementia and their caregivers on a special journey through the Musical Instrument Museum. In an atmosphere of appreciation and tranquility, everyone discovers sounds, rhythms, and memories together.
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During a guided tour, participants experience historical instruments not only with their eyes, but also with their ears, hands, and hearts. Singing, humming, listening, and improvising together take center stage—accompanied by familiar songs such as “Brother Jacob,” “The Mill Is Clattering,” or “Buzz, Buzz, Buzz.”
At various stations—from the violin and viola to the harpsichord and organ, and even the barrel organ—musical prompts and small interactive activities invite visitors to feel their own rhythm, recall memories of past concerts or their own musical experiences, and rediscover the diversity of sounds.
Open discussion and group singing make this museum visit a lively experience. Afterward, there is an opportunity to wrap up the visit in a relaxed atmosphere at the café.
- Concept: Mirjam Parma
- Co-led tour: Mirjam Parma and a museum guide from the Musical Instrument Museum
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