Telephone History Centre

Telephone History Centre

The Telephone History Centre is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a telecommunications museum that opened in 1987, dedicated to telling the history of telephones in Edmonton. The centre collects, preserves, and exhibits a wide variety of telephones that were once used in the city.

The Telephone History Centre is the largest museum in North America dedicated to telephone collections. It houses telephones dating from 1895 to the present, with the oldest dating back to 1878—just two years after the invention of the telephone. The museum provides a detailed look at the development and workings of the telephone, allowing visitors to understand this indispensable and essential communication tool in our daily lives from its most basic aspects. The telephone collection is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from the oldest models to the most modern devices, offering an impressive visual experience. While admiring telephones from different eras, visitors can also learn about the history and evolution of communication technology.

In addition to a wide variety of telephones, the Telephone History Centre also has a collection of telephone replicas, as well as some telephone switchboards and public telephone booths.

Telephone Historical Centre

Reason to visit: The largest museum in North America dedicated to telephone collections

Continent: North America 【North America】

Country/Region: Canada [Canada]

Province/State: Alberta [Alberta]

City: Edmonton [Edmonton]