promoting and preserving the history of American-made clocks and watches

Doing Research at ACWM

Would you like to know more about an American-made clock or watch that you own?  Are you conducting research for personal use, publication, or exhibition?  If so, there are some research options available to you. 

A Note about Appraisals 

The American Clock & Watch Museum staff are prohibited from offering financial appraisals, even ballpark figures. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers or the Appraisers Association of America.

Find a Repair Person

Here is a list of area companies and repair people who may be of assistance to you with your personal collection.  Please note: the museum does not endorse any specific person on this list.

Clock & Watch ID Days

Clock Identification and Watch Identification Days are scheduled on a quarterly basis at the museum.  For $10/item (3 item limit), experts will be on hand to help you learn more about the history of your treasure.  Consult the Calendar page or call the museum at 860-583-6070 to inquire about these special days.

Read our Blog

ACWM posts historical research, histories of clock and watch manufacturers and answers to inquiries about clocks and watches on our blog.  Check it out!

Use our Library

A small research library is available for visitors to use in researching history or to identify their clock or watch.  Library is available for use during our regular hours of operation.  No appointment is necessary. And don't forget our Store for many books on horology.

To access the Archives for research purposes, please call 860-583-6070 or email curator@clockmuseum.org to schedule an appointment with one of our Curators.

Let us Research for You

Research is conducted as a fee-based service by ACWM for $40 for non-members.  Members of ACWM are entitled to one free research request per year (a $40 value for only $30!). Requests are answered in 1-4 weeks depending on request volume and research needed. Click to get the PDF form and mail it WITH PICTURES of your item to ACWM. For more info or if you are unable to open pdf files call: 860-583-6070. 

Photo, Film & Measuring Requests

If you would like to request permission to take photographs or to film in our museum, please make an appointment by calling 860-583-6070 or emailing our Curatorial Department. Onsite research is by appointment only.


Types of Artifacts 
at ACWM

To see many of these artifacts prior to your visit, click on the image above to view our collections slide show.


Tall Case "Grandfather" Clocks

Pillar & Scroll

OG Shelf Clocks

Outside Escapements

Pocket Watches

Alarm Clocks

Novelty Clocks

Railroad Clocks

Character Watches

Mantle Clocks

Banjo Clocks

Tower Clocks

Gothic Revival

Beehive Clocks

Mechanical Toys

Industrial Timers

Television Case

WWII Artillary Timers