The Telephone Museum, Telecommunications museum in Lexington, US.
The Telephone Museum maintains a collection of vintage phones, switchboards, and communication devices that show the development of telecommunications technology throughout different eras.
Established in 2016, the museum preserves and exhibits numerous artifacts from the early days of telephone communication, including wall-mounted hand-crank magneto phones and manual switchboards.
The institution functions as a STEM teaching facility where students and visitors learn about the technical foundations that led to modern communication methods.
Visitors can access the museum's exhibits, educational programs, and special arrangements for group tours through advance reservations on the official website.
The museum allows guests to operate historical communication equipment, providing direct experience with early telephone technology and switching systems.
Location: Lexington
Inception: 2016
Website: http://telephone-museum.org
GPS coordinates: 42.37111,-71.23694
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:07
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