Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum

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The museum features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the late 1800s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from the 1880s through 2000s, military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War and a large-collection of novelty phones. There are many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which encourage all visitors to explore the history of the telephone. Enjoy nostalgia from the early years of the telephone. It's a fun family adventure, an educational field trip for students and an enjoyable group outing. TripAdvisor has given us a Travelers Ranking of #3 of 251 Things to Do in St. Louis and we are #1 of 55 Museums in St. Louis.

12 Hancock Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63125

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157 Reviews | Write a Review
Amazing history of telecommunications
Reviewed By tagpds November 2024

Amazing aray of historically based telephone products and history. The Volunteer staff are all retired telephone company staff and know the history of telephone communications. We learned so much...

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Awesome museum
Reviewed By BoardingPass728479 November 2024

This museum is small but exceeded my expectations! Sharon, the docent was very informative and accommodating to our 90 year old Aunt. It was so much fun to see the old phones, the switchboards and...

Full Review
Great Stop
Reviewed By NLB52 September 2024

A delightful stop! We had a very enjoyable tour with an interesting and knowledgeable guide. Phone booth brought back memories of college!

Full Review

Hours

Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Handicap AccessibleSouth/SouthwestSouth

TripAdvisor Rating:

157 Reviews | Write a Review
Amazing history of telecommunications
Reviewed By tagpds November 2024

Amazing aray of historically based telephone products and history. The Volunteer staff are all retired telephone company staff and know the history of telephone communications. We learned so much...

Full Review
Awesome museum
Reviewed By BoardingPass728479 November 2024

This museum is small but exceeded my expectations! Sharon, the docent was very informative and accommodating to our 90 year old Aunt. It was so much fun to see the old phones, the switchboards and...

Full Review
Great Stop
Reviewed By NLB52 September 2024

A delightful stop! We had a very enjoyable tour with an interesting and knowledgeable guide. Phone booth brought back memories of college!

Full Review