“What time should we meet? What time is the party? What time do we have to be there? All these questions are centered around time, but how do we make sure we’re on time,” asked Nelson. Timekeeping devices have been around for 3,000 years, and clocks have been around for about 700 of those years. Early clocks were useful, but inaccurate, and Nelson says sometimes they could be off by nearly an hour. Now clocks are capable of being accurate down to hundredths of a second. The exhibit explores how clocks have changed. What were some of the most popular American clockmaker brands? When did people start using pocket watches and wristwatches? Visitors can find the answers to these questions and more in It’s About Time . It’s relatable themes that Nelson says museum-goers are drawn to. “Generally the most popular exhibits are the ones that people can relate to their past, especially growing up,” said Nelson. “I think one of the most popular ones I remember was Cruisin’ Cuisine: Drive-ins of Sioux Falls . Everyone who lived that era had stories and memories of drive-in restaurants.”
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