Marconi National Historic Site of Canada
Marconi National Historic Site of Canada, Radio communication museum at Table Head, Cape Breton, Canada.
The Marconi National Historic Site contains exhibits and artifacts documenting the evolution of wireless communication technology through original equipment and photographs.
In 1902, the Table Head station received the first transatlantic wireless message, marking a milestone in global communication technology development.
The museum presents educational programs that demonstrate the connection between early radio experiments and modern telecommunications systems used worldwide today.
The site welcomes visitors from July through September, offering guided tours, interpretive displays, and interactive exhibits about radio communication development.
The museum stands on coastal cliffs where 200-foot towers once transmitted messages across the Atlantic Ocean through innovative wireless technology.
Location: Cape Breton
Official opening: 1973
Website: http://pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/marconi/natcul.aspx
GPS coordinates: 46.21146,-59.95255
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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