This is the sound of an 18th century bird box by Jaquet Droz. The owner had never heard it sing until our restoration:

Exhibition -  Shop - Restoration

New Book - Secrets of Automata - Out Now!

'Automata - How They Work ' - CLICK HERE for more information & to order

The House of Automata specialises in  AUTOMATA old and new and is run by Michael and Maria Start,  award winning  horologist and skilled sculptor and painter respectively, assisted by fine arts graduate Hector.  We run a restoration workshop and an exciting  exhibition of automata for visitors in Forres, Scotland 

Restoration -  we have more than 30 years experience restoring and conserving automata both antique and modern, we can also make automata and have a range of special pieces for hire.  Our restoration clients include collectors, auction houses and museums. Media credits include The Woman in Black, Hugo & many episodes of The Restorers.

Exhibition - Rare antique and modern automata, unique in the UK.

‘An experience that’s surprising and fun’ - TM York

‘An entertaining ride straight down the middle of uncanny valley’ - JK, USA

Black Forest Magician

VISIT - THE HOUSE OF AUTOMATA 

OPEN  - THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS  10-4pm &  SATURDAYS 10-1pm .

Please Note: WINTER BREAK  - Exhibition/Shop closed - JAN 10th to  MARCH 15th, 2024.

GIFT SHOP and Restoration Workshop

THE EXHIBITION of Automata 

~ BOUTIQUE FANTASTIQUE ~ Two special Christmas Shows for December   Thursday 21st at 7pm, and Thursday 28th at 3pm - SOLD OUT. More Details
 

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