Bily Clock Museum, Clock museum in Spillville, US
The Bily Clock Museum exhibits over 20 handcrafted wooden timepieces created by brothers Frank and Joseph Bily between 1913 and 1958.
In 1928, automobile manufacturer Henry Ford offered one million dollars for the American Pioneer History clock, but the Bily brothers declined the sale.
The museum occupies the building where Czech composer Antonin Dvorak stayed during 1893 while composing his Symphony No. 9 in E minor.
The museum maintains regular visiting hours and includes an exhibit dedicated to Dvorak's time in Spillville, along with the 1854 Bouska Schoolhouse.
The largest clock in the collection, The Apostles' Parade, measures 9 feet 10 inches tall and features mechanical figures of the twelve disciples.
Location: Iowa
Website: https://bilyclocks.org
GPS coordinates: 43.20193,-91.95123
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:30
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