Tag Archives: Halim Museum

Art & Culture, Travel and Excursions

Halim’s Time Piece Collection

Posted on by MarvyMaike
01
Feb

On my first visit to the Halim Museum I also strolled through the Clocks of the World. This exhibit starts with a reproduction of the oldest known clock, and impressive installation of gears attributed to Richard of Wallingford. He designed an astronomical clock,which was built approximately 20 years after his death. More than 1,100 timepieces are […]

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Art & Culture, Travel and Excursions

Stained Glass at the Halim Museum

Posted on by MarvyMaike
16
Jan

In early January I took a staycation and stumbled on a wonderful new Evanston Museum. Founded by an avid collector of clockworks and stained glass windows, this brand-new museum is a gem! The museum houses three exhibits: Stained Glass Masters, Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Clocks of the World. Custom-built by the Halim family, […]

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