Telephone Museum Telephonica in the Greuterhof

The Telephonica Telephone Museum is located in the attic of the historic Greuterhof in Islikon near Frauenfeld in Switzerland. The collection comprises around 760 exhibits on the history of telecommunications, from telegraphy and telephony in Switzerland to fibre-optic technology, teleprinters, fax machines, mobile phones and switching technology. Many historic devices have been restored and can be operated during guided tours. The museum documents the development of communication from ancient Greek torch telegraphy to the smartphone era.

Families and Kids

Children can operate and start up many historic telephone devices themselves during the guided tours. The diver's telephone invites even smaller visitors to take an unusual selfie. The principle of Morse code is understandable even for children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Science and technology
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 8 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

The museum is open without a guided tour on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, except on public holidays and not in July and August. Guided tours are possible all year round on all weekdays and also in the evening, except on Sunday afternoons.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (Sundays, except public holidays and not in July and August)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Child admission
0 CHF
Children under 6 years and members have free admission.

Contact

Webpage
telephonica.ch
Email
info@telephonica.ch
Address
Hauptstrasse 15, 8546 Islikon

Access

Nearby stops

  • Islikon, Zentrum200 meters walking distance
  • Islikon650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
42m
St. Gallen
59m
Zug
1h 24m
Olten
1h 29m
Luzern
1h 50m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum without a guided tour?
    Yes, the museum is open without a guided tour on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, except on public holidays and not in July and August.
  • How long does a guided tour of the telephone museum last?
    A guided tour lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours. Several groups can be guided at the same time.
  • Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?
    Yes, the museum is accessible for people with disabilities via a lift. However, there are two places inside the museum where there is a single step of low riser height due to the building structure.
  • Can I operate devices myself during a guided tour?
    Yes, during the museum guided tours many devices can be operated and used by visitors themselves.
  • Is the Swiss Museum Pass valid for admission?
    No, the Swiss Museum Pass is not applicable at the Telephonica Telephone Museum.

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