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    Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum

    151 Reviews
    #7 of 67 things to do in Whangarei
    Museums, Speciality Museums
    Quayside | Town Basin, Whangarei, New Zealand
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    “What an amazing collection”

    This is an amazing collection of every sort of clock you could imagine. Clocks are not really... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    daharpers
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    Rotorua, New Zealand
    “Amazing clocks.”

    Visited some of these clocks 50 odd years ago at Mr Claphams home. Great to see the collection has... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    R0bm2016
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    Whangarei, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    What an amazing collection

    This is an amazing collection of every sort of clock you could imagine. Clocks are not really something I would go out of my way to view but I could have spent a lot of time in there as I found it really amazing. They...More

    1  Thank daharpers
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Amazing clocks.

    Visited some of these clocks 50 odd years ago at Mr Claphams home. Great to see the collection has grown and is well cared for. Clocks for everyone. Loved the paddling Waka as a child and still love it.

    Thank R0bm2016
    Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile
    Clocks and more clocks.

    Loved the old clocks. The old clock makers were true craftsmen. We ejoyed hearing the stories about the clocks and Mr Clapham who started the collection.

    1  Thank Freklejuice
    Reviewed 11 June 2018
    Not Clapped Out !

    This is a real reminder of time gone past and time gone fast. Amazing how many of these time pieces have been in our homes when growing up, and we didn't give them time of day. (well didn't take too much notice of them) Now...More

    1  Thank nickwillemse60
    Reviewed 13 May 2018
    Unmissable

    It may not appeal to everyone, but do give it a try. You won't see a better collection of time pieces and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We looked round on our own, then followed a tour by one of the guides, Anne. She...More

    Thank chiangmaicharlies
    Reviewed 5 May 2018
    …Tick Tock…

    The National clock museum is sure a very attractive museum with a huge variety of clocks and amazing staff. We had a Tour guide by the name of Silke whom is very professional and has allot of knowledge to provide regarding the museum.

    Thank Johan B
    Reviewed 2 April 2018
    Timeliness

    Spontaneous visit on March 30th Absolutely wonderful museum, interesting, well worth while. The guide was very informative and obviously loved her job. i would definitely recommend to anyone and look forward to my next visit to the far north

    Thank Omaio
    Reviewed 24 March 2018
    An amazing variety of clocks and timepieces

    Well worth a visit. Very interesting introduction and demonstration and then you can take a closer look at hundreds of clocks and time pieces, apparently the biggest collection in the southern hemisphere. Archibald Clapham enjoyed entertaining people with his clocks so there are some amusing...More

    Thank Kay B
    Reviewed 19 March 2018
    Still delightful

    I have visited this place several times over the years. I was so delighted to see it in their current location. My travel partner was not very interested; but when it poured with rain we gave it a try. It was so great to see...More

    Thank FlyingkiwiOamaru
    Reviewed 12 March 2018
    Different!

    Full of different clocks from all around the world. What ever clock you have had, it will be here! Doesn’t take long to look around but of course that depends how much you are into clocks?

    Thank HEATHER H
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    Tan Y
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    Yes there is an entrance fee but if you have coffee at the cafe beside the museum you can show your receipt and only pay for one person instead of both paying.
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