Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum
9.0 • Museum
Small museum housed in a fully restored historic building offers working rotary phones, switchboards, and vintage switching mechanisms that visitors can operate. Quiet atmosphere with meticulously arranged exhibits inside glass enclosures creates an engaging and informative experience. Volunteers with industry backgrounds share stories, adding depth to the hands-on demonstrations.
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"The guided tour of these historical sites was fabulous, thanks to the knowledgeable guide."
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"It's so Kid Friendly with interactive, hands-on exhibits kids can touch."
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"Using the switchboard was a cool and refreshing experience."
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Good to know
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Admission is very affordable, making it accessible for all visitors.
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The museum features exhibits on phone history from the late 1800s to 2012.
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Volunteers, many with phone company backgrounds, provide informative tours.
12 Hancock Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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