Museum of Measurement and Time

Museum of Measurement and Time Museum featuring American Clocks, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Land Surveying & basically anything that mea

The Museum of Measurement and Time displays include over 450 clocks made by many of the American Clock manufacturing companies dating from the 1700's through the 1900's. Our exhibits feature numerous unique calculating and mathematical devices,

The collection includes many examples of early surveying instruments, maps of early America and Texas. The period of 1800- 1900, is represented by equipme

nt developed during that time period. These items have become commonplace and are examples of the technological advances made during that period. . Of special interest is our collection of over 1,400 sets of Salt & Pepper Shakers. This exhibit features sets from each of the states and illustrates how extensive the production and collecting was during the 1900's. Examples illustrate the wide range of subjects and materials used in their production. The museum library includes books concerning historical land surveyors, their boundaries and the role they had in the growth of America. These records and written information cover the wide extent of the museum exhibits.

08/01/2024

The museum will be closed on Saturday, August 3, 2024. We will open again on Sunday, August 4, 2024, 1:00-5:00

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301 N Polk Street
Jefferson, TX
75657

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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(903) 665-6668

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The Museum of Measurement and Time displays include over 500 clocks made by many of the American Clock manufacturing companies dating from the 1700's through the 1900's. Our exhibits feature numerous unique calculating and mathematical devices, if you have an interest in math you will be impressed. If you do not have an interest, we believe our presentation will make you a student of the marvels of math!

Our measurement collections include examples of not only early surveying instruments, maps and calculating devices; we also have exhibits of measuring instruments that represent the modern technology we enjoy today. The 1800’s and 1900’s were periods provided the growth and development we have in the 2000’s. Most of us accept the modern devices we use each day for granted; it is probable there were instruments and devices which were developed at an earlier date provided the technological achievements we use today.

Our display of salt & pepper shakers usually bring back memories of those our parents or grandparents possessed. The collection illustrates how extensive the production and collecting of the salt & pepper shakers was during earlier times. It is impressive to view the wide range of subjects and materials used in the production of this useful and simple item. Planned for 2019 is an expansion of the museum library. We hope to have completed the “Research Library” to include the college texts used by Johnny Ingram as he acquired his education as a Civil Engineer. The museum book collection already includes many books published in 1700, 1800 and early 1900. This library is available to interested visitors “on specific request”. Space is also available for your use of this material.

The newest exhibit of Mechanical Musical Instruments, Computer Systems and Telephone Systems received a high level of interest in 2018. We are making changes and additions to these exhibits which should increase.