Photo courtesy of St John Karp, Horological Society of New York
Title: Minds, Machines, and Perception: Timekeeping at the Horological Society of New York
Date & Time: Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 1:45PM (Tour begins promptly at 2:00PM)
Capacity: 30
Admission: Free! (open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members)
Location: 20 West 44th Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10036
The Horological Society of New York has been promoting the art and science of horology since its founding in 1866. Its library of over 5,000 books documents the history of timekeeping going back to the first sundials in ancient Egypt. The Society’s archival collections consist of around 20,000 items, including watchmakers' papers, institutional records, and a wide variety of horological ephemera such as advertisements, postcards, and board games. Come join us to see how timekeepers have evolved from a simple shadow on the ground into the integral part of life that they are today, touching everything from fashion to navigation and even the human psyche.
This is an in-person event limited to 30 A.R.T. Members & Non-Members. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
About
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City.
St John ("Sinjin") Karp is a librarian and archivist at the Horological Society of New York's Jost Bürgi Research Library. He came to library science after living a different life as a computer programmer and deciding he liked books more than computers. He is currently studying for a master's degree in Egyptology and is stewarding the library while the head librarian, Dr. Miranda Marraccini, is absent on maternity leave.
How to find the Horological Society of New York
The Horological Society of New York is located at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 501, between 5th and 6th avenue. The location is easily accessible from the Grand Central Station 4, 5 and 6 trains, as well as the D and F at 42nd st and 6th Avenue. When you arrive, ask the doorman for the Horological Society and he will direct you to the fifth floor via elevator or stairs.
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