Museum for Communication Frankfurt
The story of communication, told from Mesopotamian writing tablets to contemporary electronic media.
Schaumainkai 53, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyHighlights
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
The Museum for Communication Frankfurt, located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, offers visitors an amazing opportunity to explore the history of communication. This museum is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive museums dedicated to communication and media.
The Museum for Communication Frankfurt covers a wide range of topics from the history of communication to the present day. Visitors can explore the evolution of communication from the early days of the telegraph to the modern day internet and mobile phones. The museum is also home to a variety of exhibitions, activities and interactive displays.
The museum is divided into four sections: the History of Communication, the History of Media, the History of Advertising and the History of Telecommunications. Each section offers visitors the opportunity to explore the history of communication and media, as well as to learn about the development of communication technology and its impact on society.
One of the museum’s most popular exhibits is the interactive “Communication Lab” where visitors can explore the history of communication and media through hands-on activities. The lab features a variety of interactive displays and activities, such as a virtual reality experience that allows visitors to explore the world of communication.
The museum also features a variety of special exhibitions, such as the “History of Advertising” exhibition, which explores the evolution of advertising from the early days of print advertising to the modern day digital age. The museum also features a variety of artworks, including works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
The Museum for Communication Frankfurt is a great place for visitors of all ages to explore the history of communication and media. With its interactive displays, special exhibitions and artworks, the museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the development of communication technology and its impact on society. So, if you’re looking for an interesting and educational experience, the Museum for Communication Frankfurt is the perfect place to visit.
Reviews
A complete and highly lectured museum, with much more time than planned. The exhibits are informative but often with a playful twist that eases the desire to learn. Perfect and good for all ages. Wow! When I say this is quite the museum for the communication/technology nerd. I mean it. All descriptions around the museum are available in English as well as German. In addition to the vast amount of artifacts on display from the age of stone tablets to the smart phone era, they have authentic real working machines that they are happy to demonstrate is you ask. For example, they have a mail sorting machine, a rotary/dial telephone exchange that you can actually witness the mechanics of for each number you dial, and even a simple hand crank phone system. Highly recommended you come here with a friend because many of the interactive exhibits, believe it or not, are meant to demonstrate communication between 2 or more parties! But that said I came alone and still had a ton of fun. Only thing I noticed missing was any details on pneumatic tube systems? A miss for the museum? or more likely I missed it in the incredible vastness of the exhibits?
The museum has exhibits on communication including mail, books, telegraph, telephone, radio, television and computer etc. The exhibits were really interesting. The management has tried hard to make the exhibits both informative and entertaining. You can sense the vibrancy. The first floor has a children's area which is a nice touch It was a festival weekend when I visited and the museum had face painting for young children in the courtyard. Later on they had dance music playing and there were teenagers and young adults (just ordinary people) performing choreographed dances in the courtyard. So the museum is trying hard to reach out to young people. It is a great place to visit.
Wow! When I say this is quite the museum for the communication/technology nerd. I mean it. All descriptions around the museum are available in English as well as German. In addition to the vast amount of artifacts on display from the age of stone tablets to the smart phone era, they have authentic real working machines that they are happy to demonstrate is you ask. For example, they have a mail sorting machine, a rotary/dial telephone exchange that you can actually witness the mechanics of for each number you dial, and even a simple hand crank phone system. Highly recommended you come here with a friend because many of the interactive exhibits, believe it or not, are meant to demonstrate communication between 2 or more parties! But that said I came alone and still had a ton of fun. Only thing I noticed missing was any details on pneumatic tube systems? A miss for the museum? or more likely I missed it in the incredible vastness of the exhibits?