American Clock & Watch Museum’s annual ‘Mantels for the Season’ exhibit opens Friday, Nov. 17

The American Clock & Watch Museum, on the corner of Maple and Woodland streets, opens its annual "Mantels for the Season" exhibit next Friday. | Staff photo

Posted By: Staff November 10, 2023

This year’s “Mantels for the Season” theme will focus on Bristol’s new Cultural District, according to an announcement by the American Clock & Watch Museum, which is in the final days of preparation before the exhibit opens on Friday, Nov. 17.

Mantels and trees in the museum’s eight galleries will be decorated by businesses and organizations associated with the district, which includes historic Federal Hill and select downtown sections of the city.

The annual event, now in its sixth year, has become very popular, said the museum’s executive director Patti Philippon. She added that the event is fun for the staff since if provides them an opportunity to work with members of the community and allows the museum to display the clocks in unique ways.

Cultural Districts are walkable areas of a city or town that feature numerous cultural facilities, activities and/or assets. Bristol received its Cultural District designation in August 2022 from the Connecticut Office of the Arts and is one of only five cities/towns in the state to have received this designation.

Aside from being a fun seasonal display, the event affords visitors an opportunity to check out the museum shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays.

The event is sponsored by Bristol Health and Coppermine Advisors, LLC. “Mantels for the Season” is included in the price of admission.

The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve). “Mantels for the Season” runs through Dec. 30.

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