Exhibitions

The Clockwork Universe: German Clocks and Automata, 1550-1650

November 7, 1980 – February 22, 1981

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

Lower Level

See on Map Floor Plan

Displayed in a major exhibition are 120 of the most significant and precious Renaissance clocks, mechanical globes, and automata (including the automaton monk exhibited here in 1978). These were selected from SI collections and American and European lenders to present the golden age of German clock making.

Sales desk at entrance to exhibition

Related book

Poster

Acoustiguide tour