Our Clock and Watch Museum
In one of the most important clock and watch collection, we present ancient and antique treasures to you and your family and tell the story of timekeeping from 1,400 BC to the present day. Experience the wondrous world of clocks and watches and the fascinating art of their manufacture in the heart of Zurich – in the basement of the shop on Bahnhofstrasse.
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Take a trip through time with Beyer.
In our exhibition, we show rare and precious objects such as shadow sticks, sundials, oil clocks, hourglasses, water clocks, grandfather clocks, table clocks, pocket watches, wrist watches and scientific instruments. In addition, historical works come to life in films. Go on a journey through time with us – on your own or with a guide.
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Take time to do this.
A visit to our Clock and Watch Museum is worthwhile and an exciting outing for young and old. And it’s also quite easy to get there: The museum is located in the heart of Zurich, under the same roof as our Chronometrie on Bahnhofstrasse. A tram drops you off at the front door. What are you waiting for?
E-mail museum@beyer-ch.com
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Bahnhofstrasse 31
8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Monday - Friday |
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Permanent exhibition
In addition to changing temporary special exhibitions, the more than 250 objects of our permanent exhibition invite you to go on a journey of discovery at any time: with exhibits ranging from the Egyptian water clock from around 1400 BC to the modern quartz watch, the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum provides a broad overview of the history of the art of clock- and watchmaking.
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Special exhibitions and external collections
Take a trip back in time: browse our archive of past special exhibitions of the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum.
Guided tours
Are you planning a visit to the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum with your department, club, travel group, school class or friends? Then please contact us so that we can arrange an appointment for a guided tour. For more information about a private guided tour in our Clock and Watch Museum, please click "More information".
On request, we can organise a wine reception for you in combination with a guided tour. We will pass these costs on to you according to actual expense. We would be pleased to prepare a quote for you. For an additional fee, we can arrange guided tours outside the normal opening hours.
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Virtual museum
Visit our museum virtually and discover the treasures of timekeeping.
