Clock & Watch Museum

Discover the finest collection of American-made clocks & watches at the American Clock & Watch Museum, located in the renowned clockmaking city of Bristol, CT.

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100 years ago today, Mollie Maggia passed away. The first Radium Girl to die. You may be gone, Mollie, but you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace x

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Happy Birthday, Bugs Bunny! That wascally wabbit turns 81 today. July 27, 1940 was his debut in the cartoon short “Wild Hare,” directed by Tex Avery.

Bugs Bunny talking alarm clock, c.1974. Made by Janex Corp, Red Bank, NJ. #BugsBunny #wascallywabbit #WhatsUpDoc #alarmclock

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The Museum is proud to be a Blue Star Museum again this year. From now until Labor Day, we are offering free admission to active-duty military & their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

We look forward to welcoming you into our galleries! Thank you for your service.

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Can’t believe we almost missed #TickTockDay! Time to complete any unfinished business before the end of the year! https://t.co/Ko6WLDyBvD

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Museum-Worthy Watches, From Pearls to Plastic https://t.co/ArLUUmzSpB

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This Hamilton watch advertisement appeared in National Geographic in 1935. #nationalaviationday #hamiltonwatch #nationalgeographic #natgeo #vintageadvertising

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The movement for our Seth Thomas street clock is back! Thanks to Mel for his work on it and getting it into tip top shape! #seththomas #streetclock #clockrepair

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#HamiltonWatch #vacationmode

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#InternationalCatDay

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#BugsBunny80 80 years ago today, #BugsBunny made his debut in “A Wild Hare.” Our E. Ingraham, Bristol, CT 30-hour spring brass #alarmclock was made in 1947. His left arm moves back & forth every second giving the appearance that he’s eating a carrot.
#wascallywabbit #looneytunes

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#nationalemojiday Here are some of our favorite timepiece emojis!

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Happy Independence Day!
This Eagle two-bell alarm clock was made for the US Bicentennial in 1976 by the Robertshaw Controls Co, Lux Time Division. The clock dial features an American eagle & shield. #4thofjuly #independenceday #america #americaneagle #starsandstripes #alarmclock

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#USPostageStampDay
In 2003, the #USPS introduced this 10-cent #stamp as part of their American Design Series. The American Clock stamp featured a clock made c.1805 by Simon Willard. The clock later became commonly known a #banjoclock because of its shape. #willardclock #clock

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Today is #TakeYourDogToWorkDay ! This early photo taken at the E. Ingraham Co. in Bristol shows that they had a furry friend who came to visit the offices.

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#NationalWatchDay

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#WatchWednesday Men's Verithin pocket watch by #gruen with 15-jewel movement. c.1917. #vintagewatch #antiquewatch #pocketwatch #hiptobesquare

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#DonaldDuckDay celebrating the day in 1934 when Donald made his screen debut in The Wise Little Hen. #disney #wristwatch

Did you know that his middle name is Fauntleroy?

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Andy Adams, our Board Treasurer, chose our Kit-Cat Clock for this month's #FirstFridayFavorite! She likes the whimsy of this timepiece & the playful feeling that it evokes. Plus, she is a cat-lover.
Made by the Allied Mfg Co, Seattle WA, in 1955 #kitcatclock #vintageclock

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On June 3, 1965, Edward H. White became the first American to walk in space. He wore an Omega Speedmaster during his historic Gemini 4 spacewalk.

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Early #wristwatches were worn primarily by women as decorative pieces. During #WW1, they became practical for men to wear. Early war-time wristwatches were pocket watches strapped to the wrist. Later they were redesigned, to be more appropriately sized for a soldier's wrist.