ABOYNE – Discover what makes Senator Rob Black’s clocks tick. With over 20 mechanical clocks on display, For Old Time Sake is the newest exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
“This exhibit is an auditory experience; making the exhibit feel very much alive,” says Amy Dunlop, curator of the exhibit.
“As the latest exhibit in the Wellington County Collects series, the display highlights not only local history but also how these mechanical clocks are powered.
“You may even see WCMA staff in the gallery winding up these early timepieces.”
“The fact that these clocks are over 100 years old and still working amazes me,” said Black of Fergus.
“I am fascinated by the history and the working mechanisms of my antique clocks, so simple and yet complex in many ways.”
To learn more stay tuned for the Clock Talks online series (www.wellington.ca/musuem).
– Clock Talks #1 (video) – Meet the Hon. Rob Black (Feb. 10);
– Clock Talks #2 (video) – Meet Amy Dunlop, curator of the exhibit (Feb. 24);
– Clock Talks #3 (video) – How Clocks Work (March 11); and
– Clock Talks #4 (webinar) – The Canadian Clock Museum of Canada (April 6 at 7pm)
The WCMA is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
All patrons will be screened prior to entry and are required to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask or face covering at all times.
Appointments to visit the WCMA are not necessary, but capacity limits are in place. If you plan to visit with a group, museum officials ask that visitors call in advance at 519-846-0916 ext. 5221 to set up a time for your group to visit.
The WCMA is open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 1 to 5pm on weekends.
