Not far from the many concert halls along Boulevard de Rochechouart (the Boule Noire, the Trianon, the Elysée Montmartre, La Cigale...), another venue pulls curious visitors into the world of music: the Phono Museum, the remarkable museum of Paris's recorded sound. A unique and intimate museum that takes you on a journey through more than 150 years of history of the recorded sound.
Behind the name Jalal Aro, a passionate self-taught collector whose personal collection, built up over the years, totals nearly 300 machines, all in working order. A true Aladdin’s cave for fans of music and old technologies, the museum offers a genuine plunge into the past, spanning more than a century of sound innovations.
From 1857 to the present, the Phono Museum showcases recording devices and antique machinery: from the earliest cylinder machines to contemporary MP3 files, including the first phonographs, horn-gramophones, magnetic tape players, and CD players.
A narrative thread tracing the evolution of media and usage, from mechanical sound to digital formats, and illustrating how technologies have transformed the way we listen to music. Each piece has been brought back to life thanks to the founder’s craftsmanship, able to repair these objects sometimes centuries old.
Open to the public on Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Phono Museum also offers private tours by appointment for a more personalized experience. On the pricing side, admission is accessible, with tickets ranging from €5 to €15. A visit that will appeal as much to the curious as to the sound enthusiasts.
Location
Phono Museum
53 Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart
75009 Paris 9
Official website
phonomuseum.fr
Booking
phonomuseum.fr
