Museums · West Midlands
Coventry Watch Museum
In or near Coventry.
Coventry Watch Museum — museum in Coventry, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Coventry Watch Museum is a museum in the West Midlands. Built or established in 2003, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Coventry South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CV1.
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Official information
Coventry Watch Museum highlights the city's historical significance in clock and watchmaking, which dates back to the 17th century. The museum features a collection that showcases both traditional craftsmanship and modern innovations in timepiece manufacturing.
Place summary
Coventry Watch Museum is a modern museum located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Coventry (postcode CV1). Established in 2003, it showcases the history and craftsmanship of timepieces, providing insights into watchmaking and horology.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4083, -1.5169
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Phone
- 02476 551145
- Established
- 2003
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tues 11:00 - 15:00; Sat 11:00 - 15:00; closed Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
- Official site
- www.coventrywatchmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370185 (CC0)
- commons: Coventry Watch Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coventry Watch Museum?
- Coventry Watch Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 3BA), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Coventry Watch Museum?
- Coventry Watch Museum — museum in Coventry, England, UK.
- How do I get to Coventry Watch Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 3BA.
- When was Coventry Watch Museum built?
- Built or established in 2003.
- How do I get to Coventry Watch Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 3BA.