The museum's collection of clocks include timepieces produced in England, Germany, France and Switzerland on display. Our collection includes timepieces made by the American Clock maker Seth Thomas and Asonia and a few others. These American clocks, mainly after 1880, represent a period of prosperity in the young country in which their production helped foster prosperity and provide the opportunity to expand the American Dream.
As previously outlined, the museum collection started as a personal accumulation. Beginning with French clocks of the 1830's though 1930's the collection expanded to include the American clocks of a similar period.
We have been active in the effort to provide a greater diversity of clocks , the museum collection now features in excess of 250 clocks. The collection is changing to to match meet public interest. We are pleased to share this collection with our visitors and encourage your input.
Many of the models in the museum's collection have proven to be popular. If you have an idea of how we might change our exhibits or or feature certain clocks, let us know. We suggest a visit to view our collection of grandfather clocks, several are uncommon and unique.
The HCM offers a library of books dedicated to the study of time and timekeeping. The collection includes books, catalogs, periodicals and archival material.
The Houston Clock Museum and Library & Research Center are currently open. Please check the visiting schedule for days and hours at the bottom of the page.
Library & Research Center
About the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
In 1943, three watch collectors formed a club for horology enthusiasts called The Watch Collectors Club. When the club added clock collectors, they changed the name to the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. Today, the NAWCC has nearly 10,000 members worldwide.
The NAWCC is committed to being the world leader, educator, and advocate for horology and for everyone interested in timepieces and the art and science of timekeeping.