Over 4,000 timepieces from many different eras are on display at this Disneyland of watches and timepieces. The Musée international d’horlogerie’s collection was begun around 1902 and to say it’s comprehensive is an understatement. Watch lovers will want to spend about a half day walking through all the exhibits. The timepieces are small and the museum is large! We love the full size replica of Giovanni de’Dondi’s Astrarium, a clock from the 14th century that illustrates the movement of the sun, moon, and planets. Nearby, the smaller Musée d’Horlogerie du Locle is another must-see for watch lovers. Both museums and their respective towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Switzerland. get natural. The ‘Musee international d’horlogerie’ in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Canton Neuchatel contains the only collection of its kind worldwide. Schweiz. ganz natuerlich. Das ‘Musee international d’horlogerie’ in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Kanton Neuchatel, mit den weltweit exklusivsten Sammlungen. Suisse. tout naturellement. Le Musee international d’horlogerie e La Chaux-de-Fonds, canton de Neuchatel, avec des collections uniques au monde. Copyright by Switzerland Tourism By-line: swiss-image.ch/Stephan Engler
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Over 4,000 timepieces from many different eras are on display at this museum, which even includes some larger than life outdoor sculptures/clocks in the adjacent park. The collection was begun around 1902 and to say it’s comprehensive is an understatement. Watch lovers will want to spend at least a half day walking through all the exhibits. The timepieces are small and the museum is large! Nearby, the smaller Musée d’Horlogerie du Locle is another must-see for watch lovers. Both museums and their respective towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
