John M. Mossman Lock Collection, Lock museum in Midtown Manhattan, United States.
The John M. Mossman Lock Collection presents 370 locks, keys, and tools displayed in illuminated glass cases across a single room above a library.
In 1903, John M. Mossman, who started working with locks at age 12, donated his collection to the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen.
The collection contains Egyptian wooden-pin locks, Chinese padlocks, and American time locks, showing the evolution of security devices across civilizations.
Located at 20 West 44th Street, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, with admission priced at 10 dollars.
The collection features numerous custom-made bank vault locks that were never mass-produced and protected significant financial assets throughout their use.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.75520,-73.98140
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:51
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