The Museum collection comprises around 1400 objects, of which the majority are on display, including almost all of its notable pieces. Within the collection there are more than 600 watches, 90 clocks, and 30 marine chronometers, along with sundials, tools and other pieces relating to the Clockmakers' Company and the art of clock and watchmaking and hand engraving. The narrative of the Museum's display focuses particularly on the development of clock- and watchmaking in London in the period between c.1600 and 1850. It includes pieces by many of the great London makers, including John Fromanteel, Edward East, Daniel Quare and Thomas Tompion. Part of the display also looks at contemporary British clock and watchmaking and includes a number of pieces by the eminent watchmaker Dr George Daniels.
The Clockmakers' Museum is the oldest museum with a collection specifically of clocks, watches and sundials.
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy: A Champion of British Craftsmanship
For the next display in our annual programme of temporary displays, we celebrate the last of the great Vulliamy family of Royal clockmakers, Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, who was one of the driving forces behind the formation of the Clockmakers’ Museum. Opens 13th November 2024, until 2nd November 2025
Activities for Children
Explore our collection and learn about telling the time with these activities to do in the museum, and at home.
The Clockmakers' Museum
- Location:
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Science Museum,
Exhibition Road,
South Kensington,
London, SW7 2DD - Opening times:
- 10.00 - 18.00 daily
Library and Archive
- Location:
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Guildhall Library,
Aldermanbury,
London, EC2V 7HH - Opening times:
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Monday: 10.00-16.00 (last entry 15.30
Tuesday: 10.00-16.00 (last entry 15.30)
Wednesday: 10.00-16.00 (last entry 15.30)
Thursday: 10.00-16.00 (last entry 15.30)
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed