Museum of Measurement & Time, Jefferson

About Museum of Measurement & Time

The Museum of Measurement and Time in Jefferson, Texas features collections of American horology, surveying equipment, and decorative objects spanning from 1700 to 2000. Visitors explore approximately 550 American clocks, early surveying instruments including solar devices and drafting tools, and 1,500 sets of salt and pepper shakers. The museum also displays mechanical music instruments, telephone systems, and vintage computer systems. The exhibits originated from the personal collection of Johnny and Edith Ingram, who have lived in Jefferson since the early 1980s and opened the museum to share their collections with the public. The museum includes a meeting room and research library. The collections began as the Ingrams' personal holdings and have expanded since the museum opened, with new items added regularly and exhibits in continuing change. The museum suits history enthusiasts and visitors interested in antique mechanisms and decorative arts.