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Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum

159 Reviews

#6 of 34 things to do in Whangarei

Museums, Speciality Museums

Quayside | Town Basin, Whangarei, New Zealand

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“Not Clapped Out !”

This is a real reminder of time gone past and time gone fast. Amazing how many of these time pieces... read more

Reviewed 11 June 2018

nickwillemse60

Hamilton, New Zealand

“Unmissable”

It may not appeal to everyone, but do give it a try. You won't see a better collection of time... read more

Reviewed 13 May 2018

chiangmaicharlies

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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4.5 159 reviews

Excellent67%
Very good27%
Average6%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“clock museum”(30 reviews)

“wonderful collection”(5 reviews)

“tick tock”(4 reviews)

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nickwillemse60

Hamilton, New Zealand

344

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

Date of experience: April 2018

1 Thank nickwillemse60

chiangmaicharlies

Chiang Mai, Thailand

901260

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

Date of experience: March 2018

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JohanB3340

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.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Omaio

Opotiki, New Zealand

174

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

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Omaio

Kay B

Ashburton, New Zealand

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

Date of experience: March 2018

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FlyingkiwiOamaru

Oamaru

10349

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

Date of experience: March 2018

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Heather H

Taunton, United Kingdom

9930

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?

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Heather H

freddielola

scotland

350101

Reviewed 11 March 2018

Return visit. Still brilliant!

This is worth a visit. Plenty of clocks to see and videos to watch. Closes quite early - so don't miss it!

Date of experience: February 2018

Thank freddielola

Caroline D

Melbourne, Australia

438

Reviewed 6 February 2018

Unique

Err different museum filled with history and information. Allow 30-45mins to wander thru. Entrance fee applies

Date of experience: January 2018

Thank Caroline D

Judy T

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 28 January 2018

An amazing collection

This clock museum has a fascinating collection of clocks...clocks for all occasions, well worth a look!

Date of experience: September 2017

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14050TanY

any entrance fee?

20 December 2017|

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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.