Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum

Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum

At the Telephone Museum Bochum, a special exhibition focuses on the history of the telephone – in a place where technology is not only exhibited but also made experienceable. The museum is seen as a journey through the history of electrical communication and presents exhibits ranging from the telegraph to data technology. Admission is free. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101270262/internationaler-museumstag-im-telefonmuseum-bochum?From=2026-05-17T11%3A00%3A00%2B02))

A Journey from Invention to Experience

The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on closeness, handling, and sound. Visitors to the Telephone Museum encounter historical telephones, telegram machines, switching technology, and a fully functional switchboard with technology from 1922 to 1955. This is precisely where the allure lies: the artistic experience of technological history unfolds here as an aesthetic experience between mechanics, materiality, and memory. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/kunst-und-museen/telefonmuseum.html))

Touching the History of Technology

The building on the premises of Deutsche Telekom, right by the telecommunications tower, shows how communication has changed over generations. The collection includes early telephones, historical systems, and everyday tools from telecommunications. Particularly impressive is the opportunity to make connections yourself and experience the electromechanical switches in action. This is museum education in a convincing form: vivid, interactive, and educational. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/kunst-und-museen/telefonmuseum.html))

Guided Tours and Visiting Hours

For the action day, guided tours are announced, which last about 1.5 hours and start every hour and half hour; the last tour begins at 14:30. The museum is open on that day from 11:00 to 16:00. Those who want to not only observe the development of telecommunications but also understand it will find an ideal access point between cultural history and technical education here. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101270262/internationaler-museumstag-im-telefonmuseum-bochum?From=2026-05-17T11%3A00%3A00%2B02))

Why a Visit is Worth It

This special exhibition combines historical context, lively mediation, and a rare insight into the cultural history of the telephone. The result is an exhibition experience with high educational value and great clarity. Anyone wanting to discover Bochum's industrial and communication history should not miss this date. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101270262/internationaler-museumstag-im-telefonmuseum-bochum?From=2026-05-17T11%3A00%3A00%2B02))

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