Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
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Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
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owlesey
Kaiapoi, New Zealand882 contributions
Friends
Was so special to visit as when I was a kid my mum volunteered at the museum before it moved to the basin. Have not been back now for 41 years! Loved seeing some of the old clocks that brought me such delight as a child. Fascinating place for all ages.
Written 2 August 2022
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Mrshappy322
Rotorua, New Zealand10 contributions
One of the front of house ladies gave us a tour of all the clocks. It was fascinating to see how things worked and to hear some of the stories of where the clocks came from.
Written 19 July 2022
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Olivia
15 contributions
Family
Excellent visit to the clock museum! Katja gave us lots of little anecdotes and information about all the clocks. Fascinating place. Definitely worth a visit!
Written 5 June 2022
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Wayne M
Balclutha, New Zealand23 contributions
worth the visit to this museum like a trip down memory lane with clocks from all generations, and the out door ball clock worth watching
Written 7 May 2022
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Family
Close the the Town basin Great for the kids and the older ,on a rainy day or a hot one .
Good bit of history and a lot of fun with clocks.
Good bit of history and a lot of fun with clocks.
Written 19 April 2022
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RayPorter1960
Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
If you are keen on clocks and watch's, or even if you're not, a great place to spend a few minutes. Educational and entertaining.
Written 21 June 2021
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adnz2014
Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
Family
A lot of very interesting clocks that you won't see elsewhere in NZ. We spent between an hour and a half and two hours there.
Written 20 June 2021
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Wolf K
Wellington, New Zealand6 contributions
Couples
Certainly an interesting museum for any age group. Staff happy to guide and explain. Absolutely worth it!
Written 16 March 2021
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Gemtt
Auckland Central, New Zealand40 contributions
What a collection of time pieces and clocks. A really quirky museum. Great way to spend time on a wet day.
Written 31 January 2021
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Fluir
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Family
We visited the museum on a Sunday afternoon, it was quiet which was nice, allowing us to browse the collection peacefully. The collection had clocks from all-over the world which made it super impressive! Our tour guide, Joey, was very friendly and super knowledgeable. She taught us about the history of clocks and how they progressed and improved over the years.
Would recommend!
Would recommend!
Written 16 January 2021
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