Willard House and Clock Museum

The museum displays over 80 Willard clocks in two galleries and original rooms of a 1718 farmhouse, alongside horological tools and period furniture.

Benjamin Willard initiated clockmaking at this location in 1766, establishing a family enterprise that included his brothers Simon, Ephraim, and Aaron.

The museum preserves early American clockmaking techniques through exhibits of precision timepieces that contributed to Massachusetts industrial development.

Visitors can explore the furnished period rooms, examine working clocks, and access a specialized library containing information about Willard timepieces.

An astronomical regulator from 1840, created by Simon Willard Jr, demonstrates the advanced timekeeping technology used for coordinating train schedules.

Location: Massachusetts

Website: https://willardhouse.org/

Address: 11 Willard Street North Grafton, MA 01536 01536 01536

Phone: +15088393500

Email: info@willardhouse.org

Website: https://willardhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 42.23898,-71.67312

Latest update: March 29, 2025 03:56