Deal Time Ball Tower Museum 2026
The museum is over four floors with displays of maritime artefacts, but most importantly on the roof is the Timeball which was used in the past to help mariners tell the time.
Contacts
Operator: Deal Museum Trust
Address: Prince of Wales Terrace Deal Kent CT14 7BP
- Telephone: 01304 362 444
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Easter: 4-6 Apr. Sat-Sun 11-31 May. BHol Mon 4, 25 May; 31 Aug. Wed-Sun 3 Jun-27 Sep. 1130-1630. Visit website for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Deal / 0.3 miles
Facilities
- Souvenir Shop
The Timeball is programmed to drop every day at 1pm. Additionally, during the open season (1 Apr-30 Sep) the ball drops hourly from 9am to 5pm. The Timeball also drops at midnight on New Years’ Eve.
The drop cycle is as follows:
At five minutes to the hour the ball goes half way up; at three minutes to the hour it goes to the top of the mast and drops on the hour. The drop cycle is automatic.
The Timeball is controlled by the MSF Radio Time Signal transmitter located at Anthorn, in Cumbria.
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