Sport, an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively, commonly refers to activities in which the physical capabilities of the competitor primarily determine of the outcome (winning or losing), but time also plays a critical role in virtually all sporting events. The accurate accounting of time to the proper management of time has always been vital to sports. This exhibit, scheduled the same year as the summer Olympic Games in London, will explore the role time has played in the history of sport and how it has influenced sport over the centuries.

Enlisting Time

August 2012 - August 2013

Timekeeping on the battlefield has changed dramatically in the last 250 years. What hasn't changed is the reliance fighting men and women have on, and subsequent connection to, their timpieces. This exhibit will present the personal timepieces of those who have served their countries throughout the last 250 years. Through thier timepieces, and their personal stories of service, visitors will obtain a greater appreciation for the technological development of these timepieces as well as the significance they had for the wearer. Watches currently scheduled to be exhibited include George Washington's pocket watch, spy and author Ian Fleming's wristwatch, and many more. If you are interested in including your personal watch in the exhibit, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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