AWCI History of Time Museum
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute Museum is truly a study in time. Reminders of where you are range from the many time-keeping devices, tools, artwork and advertising pieces, to the shape of the building itself.
The museum has examples of ancient timekeeping devices, from sundials and hourglasses to the latest in quartz watches and mechanical clocks. A watchmaker's bench, with a wide variety of tools and equipment displayed, shows how these devices were repaired and maintained. A 28-foot Foucoult pendulum is the centerpiece of the museum, displaying scientific properties used in clocks from yesterday and today.
A large exhibit of period advertising, particularly Gruen Watch advertisements, is part of the Museum. Other artwork and prints are displayed as well. Adjacent to the Museum is our Horological Library, where members of AWCI are allowed to check out our many publications on horology.
Admission is free for school groups. A small fee is charged for other organized groups. Donations for exhibit and building maintenance are appreciated. Museum is closed on most major holidays.
Address
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI)
701 Enterprise Drive
Harrison, Ohio
45030
Phone Number(s)
Toll-Free: (866) 367-2924
Local Number: (513) 367-9800
Fax: (513) 367-1414
E-mail Address(es)
General Information: tpack@awci.com
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special Hours:
Website(s)
Homepage
Admission
Adult Tour Groups: 25.00 - 50.00
*** Price negotiable based on size and time
Student/School Groups: FREE
Individual Adults: 2.00
*** Adults 18 and over
Children w/Adult: FREE
*** Any child under 18 accompanied by an adult
Accepted Forms of Payment
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Parking
No charge for parking: FREE