Eva OsborneThe world's largest public exhibition of cuckoo clocks has officially opened at Waterford's Irish Museum of Time. Housed in a specially-created wing of the museum, the exhibition aims to celebrate the craftsmanship of Germany’s Black Forest, where artistry and engineering combined to create the cuckoo clock. Visitors to the exhibition will encounter more than 400 cuckoo clocks, with many dating back to the 19th century. Highlights include one, two, and eight-day clocks, wall and table clocks, automaton pieces, quarter-striking clocks, oversized showpieces, and delicate miniatures. Minister of State, John Cummins, said the opening of the exhibition is a "remarkable celebration" of craftsmanship, heritage and imagination.

Source: The Herald March 27, 2026 23:15 UTC