Step back in time and see where clockmaking began in Central Massachusetts. The Willard Clock Museum features over 75 Willard clocks, tools, 18th and 19th century firearms, and Nipmuc Indian artifacts in a period setting. Come by for a guided tour!
Information
- Location:
- North Grafton, MA, 01536
- Phone:
- (508) 839-3500
- Wed - Sat:
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sun:
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Events
2 past eventsSee All
- Robinson Lecture
11 Willard St.
Sunday, November 22 at 2:00am - Fall Harvest Celebration
The Willard House and Clock Museum
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00pm
Looking for a special way to become an active part of a museum? Volunteers are extraordinarily important to the Willard House, and we're always looking for extra help! Training is provided for all volunteers, so don't hesitate to call us if you see an opportunity that interests you...
Willard House and Clock Museum Come join us for our Victorian-style Tea on Sunday, December 6 from 2-4p. It's free! Explore with us some of the Victorian roots of American Christmas traditions. We repeat: it's free!
Willard House and Clock Museum Find some release from Black Friday (and do a little looking around in our gift shop!) by taking a visit to the Willard House! We're open, regular hours, 10a-4p
Time:2:00AM Sunday, November 22nd
Location:11 Willard St.
Willard House and Clock Museum It is time for the Annual Robinson Lecture Join us on Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 in the Main Gallery of the museum. Bob Schmitt will present a program on "The Life of a Clock Collector" Bob's auctions are broadcast live world wide. He has been producing his own auction catalog since 1979. He specializes in clocks, m...usic boxes and scientific instruments.
Willard House and Clock Museum We'll be updating soon with more information about the Fall Harvest Celebration
Willard House and Clock Museum The first generation of Willard Clockmakers- Benjamin, Simon, Ephraim, and Aaron- were active between circa 1765 to around 1825.
Willard House and Clock Museum One of the earliest clocks was known in Greek as the "clepsydra" or "water stealer," because it measured time by dripping water into or out of a stone or ceramic bowl.
