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The Delacorte Clock, or George Delacorte Musical Clock, is a clock and art installation outside the Central Park Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. The clock is named after George T. Delacorte Jr., and was dedicated in 1965.
Apr 4, 2024 · For over five decades, the Delacorte Clock near the Central Park Zoo has attracted visitors with its bronze animal sculptures and whimsical songs. Learn about this celebrated Central Park timepiece, its fascinating history, and how the Central Park Conservancy cares for it.
The bronze animals that decorate the Clock, a penguin, kangaroo, bear, elephant, goat, and hippo, were created by Italian sculptor Andrea Spadini. The Clock was unveiled in 1965. George Delacorte funded some of the Park’s best-known features.
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Jan 16, 2024 · The Delacorte Music Clock, located on the path between the Central Park Zoo and Tisch Children's Zoo, is a park favorite and especially loved by kids. Every half hour between 8 AM and 6 PM daily, six bronze musical instrument-playing statues of animals rotate around the clock to a song.
Named for donor George Delacorte, the clock was designed to replicate the musical clocks he had seen throughout Europe; the animal figures were created by Italian sculptor Andrea Spadini. Location : Between the Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo at 65th St.
Dec 20, 2023 · 1. The clock was inspired by European designs. While visiting Europe, magazine publisher George Delacorte became enamored with Glockenspiel and automaton clocks, explained Matt Reiley,...
