Telephone museum Bochum
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Timeless Communication Artifacts at Telephone Museum Bochum
The Telephone Museum Bochum features a vast array of telecommunication devices that chart the history of communication technology.
Founded in 1990 by telecommunications enthusiast Hans-Dieter Breuer, the museum displays over 20,000 items, representing significant technological advancements. The architectural design mirrors the function, emphasizing clarity and functionality, and the museum fosters cultural appreciation of communication's evolution.
Top Highlights
📞 Vintage Telephones: Explore models dating back to the 19th century, including groundbreaking rotary and touch-tone models.
📡 Interactive Exhibits: Engage with dynamic displays demonstrating the transition from wired to wireless communication.
🌐 Historical Documents: View rare documents that chronicle the technological advancements in telephony.
Access is free, making it ideal for families, tourists, and historians interested in the technological journey of communication.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Telephone museum Bochum
Unique Exhibit
Features a working replica of the original telephone created by Alexander Graham Bell.
Telecommunication History
Documents the development of telecommunication through various technological milestones.
Location
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Opening Hours
Friday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:
Closed
Saturday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–4:00 PM) are optimal for fewer crowds.