Musée des Télécommunications et de la Radio

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30 Rue de Hurtevent, 59700 Marcq-en-Barœul

Description

The Musée des Télécommunications et de la Radio invites you to explore almost two centuries of innovation, in a place where technical history is told at every step. As soon as you enter, you?re plunged into an era when Chappe?s telegraph revolutionized message transmission, before following the passage of time to cell phones, submarine cables and fiber optics, which have transformed modern communications. Each tour is guided by enthusiasts who enthusiastically share the evolution of telecommunications, bringing objects and demonstrations to life. Their enlightened insights help us to better understand how these inventions shaped everyday life and paved the way for today?s technologies. One of the highlights of the tour is undoubtedly the remarkable collection of radios. From galena sets to the first transistor models, the diversity and ingenuity of these witnesses to an era when radio was a window on the world is captivating. The museum offers an enriching voyage of discovery, ideal for grasping the breadth of an often little-known scientific and technical heritage, while appreciating the beauty of the machines that carried the first voices to a distance.

Rates

Adult price
From €5.00

Group price (per person)
From €3.50

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Openings

All year

All year
Wednesday
15:00 - 17:00

Thursday
15:00 - 17:00

Sunday
15:00 - 17:00

Location

Musée des Télécommunications et de la Radio
30 Rue de Hurtevent, 59700 Marcq-en-Barœul

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
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