Uhrensammlung Kellenberger
Uhrensammlung Kellenberger, Technology museum in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Description
The Uhrensammlung Kellenberger is a technology museum in Winterthur displaying eleven thematic sections covering timepieces from medieval to industrial periods. The exhibition presents sand clocks, mechanical mechanisms, and manufacturing systems that trace how people measured time across several centuries.
History
Konrad Kellenberger began collecting in 1925 with a Black Forest clock, steadily acquiring rare pieces over many years. His personal collection eventually became a public museum that preserves the technical heritage of timekeeping.
Culture
The collection displays Black Forest clocks and ornamental timepieces from the Renaissance that reflect Swiss craftsmanship traditions. Walking through the rooms, you notice how these pieces shaped local manufacturing heritage and what precision meant to the region's identity.
Practical
The museum works well for visits on weekday afternoons or weekends, with extended hours on Thursday evenings offering more flexibility. Its location near the central market square makes it easy to reach, and viewing the entire collection typically takes one to two hours.
Did you know?
Through a workshop window, visitors can watch watchmakers restore historical timepieces, offering a glimpse into the hands-on craft work. This visible craftsmanship reveals how intricate the maintenance of these mechanisms really is.
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