American Clock & Watch Museum
The American Clock & Watch Museum (ACWM), located in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of a very few museums in the United States dedicated solely to horology, which is the history, science and art of timekeeping and timekeepers. It was established in 1952. Nearby, Lake Compounce (2.8 mi) leads the list.
A museum inside Bristol
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Southington is the nearest base
Southington is 6 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1952
American Clock & Watch Museum dates from 1952. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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American Clock & Watch Museum
The American Clock & Watch Museum (ACWM), located in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of a very few museums in the United States dedicated solely to horology, which is the history, science and art of timekeeping and timekeepers. Located in the heart of the historic center of American clockmaking, ACWM is the world's preeminent horological museum in the area of American clocks, primarily industrial-made clocks of the 19th and early 20th century.
The museum is located in a complex including the historic Miles Lewis residence, the partially relocated historic 1728 Barnes homestead, and a modern extension wing in the town of Bristol, Connecticut, the hometown of the former Ingraham and Sessions clock companies. Bristol is located north of Interstate Highway 84, about 30 minutes west of Hartford CT or two hours from New York City.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1952
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Towns to stay in near American Clock & Watch Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Bristol (3) and Southington (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From American Clock & Watch Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 62,341 | $278K | B+ |
| Southington | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 44,242 | $374K | B− |
| Meriden | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 17 9 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 60,810 | $241K | C+ |
| Hartford | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 22 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 121,981 | $229K | D |
| Berlin | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 10 4 hotels · 6 motels | 20,698 | $375K | B− |
| Newington | 11 mi east | 15 min | 11 4 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,647 | $310K | C+ |
| Waterbury | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 115,771 | $209K | C− |
| Plainville | 5 mi east | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 17,746 | $254K | B− |
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Getting there
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Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 65 miles.
Big draw56 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
13 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
Big draw62 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
215 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
35 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
325 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
418 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
65 mi LandmarkFerncliff CemeteryPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Before visiting American Clock & Watch Museum
Is American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol?
Yes. It’s inside Bristol, CT.
When is the best time to visit American Clock & Watch Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is American Clock & Watch Museum from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 57 miles south of Brookhaven and about 68 miles south of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to American Clock & Watch Museum?
Bradley (BDL), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near American Clock & Watch Museum?
Southington (6 mi, 12 places to stay), Meriden (12 mi, 17 places to stay) and Hartford (15 mi, 22 places to stay).
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