"The time in between" at KMM Dürnten - special exhibition

Special exhibition at the KMM Dürnten from 07.05. 2026 to 07.02.2027
"The time in between" - people, music and moments of waiting

The KMM cultural center Dürnten opens with "The time in between" a special
special exhibition on the subject of waiting, travel and historic station ticket machines.

The exhibition invites visitors to rediscover an often overlooked moment: the time between arrival and departure.

The exhibition is part of the "Disappearances in the Zurich Oberland" section and is dedicated to a piece of cultural and everyday history that is almost forgotten today.

The focus is on historic station ticket machines, which were once far more than just time-wasters. With sophisticated technology, artistic design and surprising sounds, they transformed waiting into a small experience. The exhibition also provides a glimpse into the fascinating inner workings of the automata - in particular the artfully crafted rollers, whose precisely placed pins created melodies. Their production testifies to the highest level of craftsmanship, patience and technical skill.

The roots of these music automatons reach back to the Vaud Jura, in particular to Sainte-Croix and L'Auberson. It was there that a globally significant tradition of music automaton production developed. From here, the music boxes began their journey into railroad stations, cities and people's everyday lives.

To mark the 125th anniversary of the Uerikon-Bauma Railway, the exhibition also builds a bridge to railroad history. It recalls a time when technology, mobility and culture were closely linked - and even waiting had its own magic. In this way, "Die Zeit dazwischen" connects people, machines and music and invites visitors to hear, see and experience waiting in a new way.

Opening of the special exhibition, June 7, 2026
Special guided tour 13:30 & 15:30


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