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514 Poplar Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-8261 (Option 7)

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National Watch & Clock Museum Hours

Our current hours are:

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Monday--Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 12-4
   

2018 SUMMER HOURS

2018-2019 WINTER HOURS

April 1 thru May 29
Tuesday--Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 12-4

 December 1 - March 31
Tuesday--Saturday, 10-4

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Monday--Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 12-4

 

September 6 thru November 30
Tuesday--Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 12-4

 

Closed Mondays (Sept through June) and Most Major Holidays

Closed Sunday, Mondays and Most Major Holidays

Holiday Schedule

New Year's Day

   

Jan 1, 2018

   

CLOSED

Good Friday

   

March 30, 2018

   

OPEN

Easter Sunday

   

April 1, 2018

   

CLOSED

Memorial Day

   

May 28, 2018

   

OPEN

Independence Day

   

July 4, 2018

   

CLOSED

Labor Day

   

September 3, 2018

   

OPEN

Thanksgiving

   

November 22 2018
November 23, 2018

   

CLOSED
OPEN

Christmas

   

December 25, 2018

   

CLOSED


 

NAWCC Library & Research Center Hours

Library Hours

Monday--Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday -- 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday-- Noon - 4 PM
 

Closed Sundays 

Holiday Schedule

New Year's Day

   

Jan. 1, 2018

   

CLOSED

Good Friday

   

March 30, 2018

   

OPEN

Memorial Day

   

May 28, 2018

   

OPEN

Independence Day

   

July 4, 2018

   

CLOSED

Labor Day

   

September 3, 2018

   

OPEN

Thanksgiving

   

November 22, 2018
November 23, 2018

   

CLOSED
OPEN

Christmas

   

December 24, 2018

   

CLOSED


Location and Admission

Lancaster County

    The National Watch and Clock Museum is located in picturesque Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and is only minutes away from world class accommodations, the Amish country, outlet shopping, and much more! Visitors to the National Watch and Clock Museum also visit the Harley Davidson Visitor Center in nearby York and Gettysburg Battlefield in nearby Adams County.

 General Admission Rates
Adult $ 9.00
Senior Citizen (age 65+) $ 8.00
Child (age 5-16) $ 5.00
Child (Under 5) FREE
Family* $23.00
Turkey Hill Experience Add-On

$8.95

   

*Family consists of two adults and all children from the same household under 18

 Additional Discounts will be available to: 

NAWCC Members: FREE
AAM Members FREE
Active Military/Veterans $0.50 off rate

AAA Members

$0.50 off rate

   
Group** Rates with Prior Reservation
Adult $6.00
Senior Citizen $5.00
Student (Education Program) $5.00
Children (non-Edu Program) $4.00
Turkey Hill Experience Add-on  
 
Bus Tours
 

**Group visitor rates require the group to consist of ten (10) paying members of the group. Each group receives two passes to be used for the group leader and the driver. Education tours incorporate value added resources through our education department.

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.


 Group Tours

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The National Watch & Clock Museum prides itself in being very "group friendly." Located in picturesque Lancaster County, PA, only minutes away from a host of world class accommodations, the Amish country, outlet shopping, and much more! Visitors to the National Watch and Clock Museum also visit the Harley Davidson Visitor Center in nearby York and Gettysburg Battlefield in nearby Adams County. 
 

Columbia boasts several antique shops and restaurants to provide additional stops for your group as well.

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Group Rates with Prior Reservation

  •   Adults.....................................$6.00
  •   Senior Citizens........................$5.00
  •   Student (Education Program)....$5.00
  •   Children (non-Edu Program).....$4.00


Group visitor rates require the party to consist of ten (10) paying members of that group. Each group receives two passes to be used for the group leader and the driver. Education tours incorporate value added resources through our education department.

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 Museum accommodations include:

Accessibility
Guided tours upon request
Clean, spacious restroom facilities
Wheelchair/Scooter availability (limited)
Table & chair set-up for lunches (add charge)
Flexible hours for scheduled tour groups
Museum gift shop

 

For further information, or to book a tour, call 717-684-8261 ext. 211 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


 Directions 

Columbia, PA

National Watch & Clock Museum
514 Poplar Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-8261 (Option 3)

Click here to get directions via Google Maps

 FROM:

BALTIMORE (approx. 1 hr) /DC (approx. 2 hrs)
Travel on 83 North to US Rt 30 East, then take the first exit after crossing the Susquehanna River Columbia-Marietta- Rt 441-3rd Street. Follow signs from the exit ramp: left onto Linden Street and go past the Visitors Center; turn right onto 5th Street; travel 2 ½ blocks and turn left into the Museum parking lot.

HARRISBURG (approx. 45 min)
Take 441 South to Columbia. As you enter Columbia, there is a Burger King on your left. Go 3 blocks past the Rt 30 interchange and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

HERSHEY (approx. 45 min)
Take 743 South to Rt 441. Turn left onto 441 South. As you enter Columbia, there is a Burger King on your left. Go 3 blocks past the Rt 30 interchange and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

LANCASTER (approx. 15 - 20 minutes)
Travel on Route 30 West. Take the second Columbia exit Columbia / Marietta. Follow signs from the exit ramp turn left onto 3rd Street/Route 441 South; go 3 blocks and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

NEW YORK CITY (approx. 4 hrs)
Take the NJ Turnpike South to the PA Turnpike. From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 286 to Rt 222 South to Rt 30 West. Stay on 30 West towards York and Columbia. Take the second Columbia exit Rt 441-3rd St). Follow signs from the exit ramp turn left onto 3rd Street/Route 441 South; go 3 blocks and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

PHILADELPHIA (approx. 2 hrs)
Take the PA Turnpike West to Exit 286 to Rt 222 South to Rt 30 West. Stay on 30 West towards York and Columbia. Take the second Columbia exit (Rt 441-3rd St). Follow signs from the exit ramp turn left onto 3rd Street/Route 441 South; go 3 blocks and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

PITTSBURGH/W OF HARRISBURG VIA PA TURNPIKE
Take the PA Turnpike East to Exit 242 to 83 South to 30 East. Take the first exit after crossing the Susquehanna River (Columbia-Marietta- Rt 441-3rd St). Follow signs from the exit ramp: left onto Linden Street and go past the Visitors Center; turn right onto 5th Street; travel 2 ½ blocks and turn left into the Museum parking lot

READING (approx. 1 hr)
Take 222 South to Rt 30 West. Stay on 30 West towards York and Columbia. Take the second Columbia exit (Rt 441-3rd Street). Follow signs from the exit ramp turn left onto 3rd Street/Route 441 South; go 3 blocks and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (approx. 1 ½ hrs)
Take Rt 48 west to Rt 41 heading northwest. Turn left on US Rt 30 West. Continue on 30 West towards York and Columbia. Take the second Columbia exit (Rt 441-3rd St), and from the exit ramp, follow signs from the exit ramp turn left onto 3rd Street/Route 441 South; go 3 blocks and turn left onto Poplar Street; go 2 blocks and turn right onto 5th Street and left into the Museum parking lot.

YORK (approx. 20-30 minutes)
Travel on Route 30 East. Take the first Columbia exit immediately after crossing the Susquehanna River. Follow signs from the exit ramp: left onto Linden Street and go past the Visitors Center; turn right onto 5th Street; travel 2 ½ blocks and turn left into the Museum parking lot.


 Accommodations and Other Local Attractions

If you would like to visit our facilities and you need a place to stay or dine, we recommend the following local accommodations near Columbia who support the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the National Watch & Clock Museum through the Museum Timekeeper program. If you are interested in becoming a Business Timekeeper and would like your establishment listed on this page, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Lodging 

The Inn at Bully's (.7 miles)
647 Union Street
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2854
 
MainStay Suites (5.3 miles)
314 Primrose Lane
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2500

 
Hampton Inn - York (10.7 miles)
1550 Mount Zion Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-1500
 
The Columbian Inn Bed & Breakfast (.3 miles)
360 Chestnut St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-5869

Sleep Inn & Suites
 (5.3 miles)
310 Primrose Lane
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-0444

 
Lancaster Arts Hotel (11.2 miles)
300 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-3000

 
Heritage Hotel Lancaster (6.6 miles)
500 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 223-8963

Other lodging opportunities:

Lancaster County, PA

York County, PA

 

 Dining

 
Bully's Restaurant & Pub
647 Union Street
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2854

Other dining opportunities:

Lancaster County, PA

York County, PA

 

 
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