Special exhibition for the 150th anniversary of the telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
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A journey through 150 years of telephony at the Telephone Museum Bochum
The special exhibition for the 150th anniversary of the telephone takes you right into the history of telecommunications in Bochum. At the Telephone Museum Bochum, technical history meets vivid museum education: historical telephone devices, switchboards, and functional exhibits make visible how significantly the telephone has shaped everyday culture. The exhibition is announced as a free offering and opens on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 10 AM at the location Karl-Lange-Straße 23 in Bochum. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Jugendamt%2FDienstleistungen-und-Infos%2FFerienpass%2FProgramm%2FAngebote-nach-Rubrik%2FFreizeit-_und_-Museen%2FTelefonmuseum-Bochum---Telekom-Historik-Bochum-e.V.?utm_source=openai))
Hands-on technology instead of silent showcases
The Telephone Museum Bochum sees itself as a place of vibrant technology. The collection ranges from the beginnings of electrical communication to teleprinters and historical telephone systems. The fully functional switchboard from the years 1922 to 1955 is particularly impressive, where visitors can make connections and see electromechanical selectors in action. This creates a rare connection of artistic experience, knowledge transfer, and aesthetic experience in space. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/kunst-und-museen/telefonmuseum.html?utm_source=openai))
A museum that makes history audible
The exhibition atmosphere includes not only devices and cables but also voices, signals, and announcements. The museum refers to an acoustic museum that can be reached by telephone, adding an audible, almost performative element to the work observation. The exhibition tells not only of technology but also of communication as cultural history - from the switchboard to the digital present. ([telekom-historik.de](https://www.telekom-historik.de/html/akustik-museum.html?utm_source=openai))
Education, tours, and participation
The city of Bochum describes tours through the Telephone Museum as a journey from the beginnings of electrical communication to the data technology of today. The visit is not passive: making telephone connections and sending texts with teleprinters are explicitly part of the offering. For families, technology enthusiasts, and culturally curious individuals, this creates an intensive, vivid artistic experience in the broader sense of cultural education. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Jugendamt%2FDienstleistungen-und-Infos%2FFerienpass%2FProgramm%2FAngebote-nach-Rubrik%2FFreizeit-_und_-Museen%2FTelefonmuseum-Bochum---Telekom-Historik-Bochum-e.V.?utm_source=openai))
Location, opening hours, and visiting framework
The Telephone Museum Bochum is located at Karl-Lange-Straße 23, 44791 Bochum. According to official museum information, it is open on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, with the last admission at 2:30 PM; admission is free. The Bochum tourism page also names Tuesday as the regular opening day and mentions visits by appointment. ([museum.de](https://www.museum.de/museen/telekom-historik-e.v.?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This special exhibition uniquely connects the history of technology, cultural education, and vibrant museum experience. Anyone wanting to not just see but understand and experience the changes in communication should definitely visit the exhibition at the Telephone Museum Bochum live. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Jugendamt%2FDienstleistungen-und-Infos%2FFerienpass%2FProgramm%2FAngebote-nach-Rubrik%2FFreizeit-_und_-Museen%2FTelefonmuseum-Bochum---Telekom-Historik-Bochum-e.V.?utm_source=openai))
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- Website: https://www.telekom-historik.de/
