# Jefferson Barracks Telephone 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. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/JeffersonBarracksTelephoneMuseum - Address: 12 Hancock Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, United States - Phone: +13144168004 - Website: http://www.jbtelmuseum.org/ ## What it is good for - Historical Sites — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Museums — 9.8/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.8/10 - Tools — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The guided tour of these historical sites was fabulous, thanks to the knowledgeable guide." - "It's so Kid Friendly with interactive, hands-on exhibits kids can touch." - "Using the switchboard was a cool and refreshing experience." ## Good to know - Admission is very affordable, making it accessible for all visitors. - The museum features exhibits on phone history from the late 1800s to 2012. - Volunteers, many with phone company backgrounds, provide informative tours. - There is no ramp for strollers, which may affect accessibility. - Visitors can see mechanical switching in action at operator consoles. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.