Bily Clocks Museum

323 South Main Street
Spillville, IA, 52168
319-562-3569

URL : http://www.bilyclocks.org

overview : A unique combination Museum, devoted to: ... The composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) ... The art of Woodcarving ... The intricately carved clocks (many automated) made by Joseph and Frank Bily.

collections : The museum contains Dvorak memorabilia, the carving paraphernalia of the Bily brothers, and their clocks, some of them monumental pieces 8 feet tall and weighing 500 lbs. Several clocks are animated, with carved figures moving, etc. Clocks were made in the first half of the 20th century.

hours (subject to change) : May to Oct: Daily 8:30 to 5:00 April: Daily 10 to 4 March & Nov: Weekends 10 to 4

topics : technology, horology