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The Museum of Timekeeping is home to a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and timepieces.

Available for group bookings all year round, general opening is every Friday 11am – 3pm, April until October.

Established in 1994, the Museum of Timekeeping cares for a unique collection of artefacts at the home of the British Horological Institute in the picturesque village of Upton, located between Newark and Southwell in Nottinghamshire.

Come and visit to explore amazing exhibits including the watch worn by Captain Scott on his ill-fated polar expedition of 1912. You can also discover more about early timekeeping devices including turret and lantern clocks, and hear the voice of the General Post Office’s first Speaking Clock via the original machine itself.

During your visit you can also explore the grounds and grand rooms of the beautiful, grade II listed Upton Hall which is home to the Museum. You can also discover more about the long, rich history of the Museum of Timekeeping and its members, who have promoted the study and practice of clock and watchmaking since their foundation in 1858.

The museum is open to visitors during our seasonal summer opening hours, on our special event days, or through privately booked tours.

Available for group bookings all year round, general opening is every Friday 11am – 3pm, April until October.

These dates are provisional in view of the Corona Virus pandemic. Please email info@museumoftimekeeping.org.uk or check back on the website to confirm opening times before your visit.

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“A ticking gem of a museum… from the second I walked in I was hooked. The next 2 hours vanished as I explored the amazing exhibits.
The staff were all extremely friendly, helpful and informative. A talk on the speaking clock included the original speaking clock being fired up which was just brilliant.”

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“The ticking of so many clocks is a unique sound. If you are interested in clocks or just want to see something different this is the place to be, with lots of information for the less well informed…
I found it fascinating and although I have no specific interest in clocks enjoyed it very much.”

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“The museum’s home Upton Hall is a lovely period building with a rich history set in beautiful grounds.
The staff are warm and friendly, its exhibits are compelling and most importantly the onsite cafe does a lovely cup of tea!”

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“Fascinating place. A must go-to visit and you will be amazed by the way timepieces have evolved.
The staff will all be happy to help you with anything that inspires you.”

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Despite the challenges we are all facing this year, the Museum of Timekeeping is still here, working away in the background.

As soon as we have a plan to safely reopen, we will share this publicly, but until then we are working to make sure our collection is looking its very best for you all 🙂
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Bentley Earth Driven electric clock, dating to 191 Bentley Earth Driven electric clock, dating to 1911. These clocks, made in Leicester, England, used the electric current if the ground itself as a power source, harnessing it through two long metal rods plunged into the Earth beneath the clock. Only a handful were ever made & our working (albeit mains adapted) example is one of the most attractive case designs. More to follow tomorrow..
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A gorgeous 20th century replica of the famous 16th A gorgeous 20th century replica of the famous 16th century clock as made by Jeremiah Metzger. This clock features a host of functions, including lunar predictions, zodiac signs, the dates, time, seasons and more! Weighing almost 3kg, this impressive brass clock is on display in the wonders of watches exhibit, demonstrating early multi-functional timekeepers.
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MUSEUM CLOSED: 1st – 2nd April Due to staff illne MUSEUM CLOSED: 1st - 2nd April
Due to staff illness.
We will be open Fridays & Saturdays 11-3 from 8th April
Thankyou for your understanding.
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MUSEUM WEEKLY OPENING POSTPONED; Spring is here; b MUSEUM WEEKLY OPENING POSTPONED;
Spring is here; but we aren't quiet ready! Due to unprecedented staff illness the Museum of Timekeeping will now not be opening until Friday 8th April:
Friday & Saturday, 11am - 3pm
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TODAY IS THE DAY! We are so excited to greet you t TODAY IS THE DAY!
We are so excited to greet you today with a warm welcome & a smile as you you explore our museum & grounds. 
East Midlands Ferrari owner club will be with us all morning with their cars 🏎 and we have the fabulous Clock House Cafe pop up in the Ballroom, with sunflower planting, family trails, workshop demonstrations & much more.
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Just a few of the wonderful clocks on display for Just a few of the wonderful clocks on display for the first time this Spring. Make sure you head across to see us on Sunday for our Spring Forward show, so much to do for all the family, with a well deserved and delicious slice of cake & a cuppa available in the Clock House Cafe's pop up in the Ballroom while you're with us. A perfect Mother's Day treat 😋🍰🧁☕️🕰⏰⏱
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THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD MOTHER'S DAY March 27th 2022 THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD MOTHER'S DAY
March 27th 2022 
10am - 4pm
Join us for a fun day at the Museum of Timekeeping. 
WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATION
SUNFLOWER POTTING
ARTS & CRAFTS
TALKS IN LIBRARY
HOROLOGICAL BOOK SALE
CHILDREN'S TRAIL
HANDS ON FUN
POP UP CAFE BY "CLOCK HOUSE CAFE"
NEW EXHIBITIONS
£8pp over 14
Under 14s FREE
Talks an additional £2pp
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Yesterday I presented a tour for two visitors.. gr Yesterday I presented a tour for two visitors.. group visits are available all year round @timekeepingmus and we cater for groups of upto 50 visitors. Prices start from £12pp #museumtour #museums #groupvisit #privatetours #museumcollection #horology #watchesofinstagram #clocksofinstagram
The museum has been using the winter to care for i The museum has been using the winter to care for its collections, cleaning ready for new exhibitions of the future. We had the help of Mae today as she learns the art of conservation cleaning with us.
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Just a few weeks to go before we open for the Spri Just a few weeks to go before we open for the Spring Show! See live workshop demonstrations, join a series of talks through the day. With a pop up cafe & stalls, family trails & activities there is something for everyone at the Museum of Timekeeping.
10am - 4pm
27th March 2022
A collection was left to the museum today, wrapped A collection was left to the museum today, wrapped in a copy of the Express from January 19th, 1943. Almost more exciting than the horological items it contained!
#wartime #worldwartwo #dailyexpress #oldnewspaper #britishhistory
On the corner of Northampton Square, Clerkenwell, On the corner of Northampton Square, Clerkenwell, stands this building, which was home to the British Horological Institute from 1858 - 1972, when the institute moved to Upton Hall, near Newark. The new building gave space for on site horological tuition, a library and exhibition spaces for the Museum of Timekeeping. #history #heritage #clerkenwell #horology #clocksandwatches #britishhorologicalinstitute #northamptonsquare #timekeepingmus #timekeepinglibrary
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On exhibition in the Grand Hall here @timekeepingmus is this beautiful gothic clock in the stairs just before the Upper Gallery Exhibition

Museum open every Friday 11 am – 3 pm.

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On exhibition in the Grand Hall here @timekeepingmus is this wonderful example of a Congreve Rolling Ball Clock.

Museum open every Friday 11 am – 3 pm.

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