Clockmakers' Museum, London

Name: Clockmakers' Museum
Address: Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

#467 among attractions in London

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The Clockmakers’ Museum in London, England, is believed to be the oldest collection specifically of clocks and watches in the world. The collection belongs to and is administered by the Clockmakers’ Charity, affiliated to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, founded in 1631 by Royal Charter. Since 2015 it has been housed in a gallery provided by the Science Museum in South Kensington, having formerly been located in the Guildhall complex in the City of London since 1874, where it first opened to the public. Admission is free. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'50"N, 0°10'35"W

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Exhibition RoadKensington and Chelsea (Brompton)London United Kingdom

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Clockmakers' Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Albert Memorial.

~940 ftE
World-class decorative art and design
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Natural phenomena and hands-on activities
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~1950 ftN
Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband
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~1440 ftN
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~280 ftS
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~1960 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~940 ftSE
Mosque
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~1460 ftE
Church, Spiritual
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~1030 ftSE
Park
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~980 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clockmakers' Museum?

Nearby attractions include Science Museum, London (1 min walk), Geological Museum, London (2 min walk), Media Space, London (3 min walk), Queen's Lawn, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Clockmakers' Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clockmakers' Museum:

Bus

South Kensington Museums • Lines: 360 (3 min walk)
Imperial College / Elvaston Place • Lines: 70 (5 min walk)

Metro

South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (7 min walk)
Gloucester Road • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (10 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (28 min walk)