At this hands-on museum, you’ll witness, touch and experience real electromechanical marvels that helped pave the way to computers and smart phones. Here you can explore working Panel and Crossbar electromechanical central office switches; antique telephones; switchboards as well as outside plant displays like poles cables and splicing equipment – all on display at The Edmonton Telephone Historical Centre which opened its doors for business on December 3, 1987 in Old Strathcona.
Museum & Education Centre
Education programs at the Museum – such as guided gallery tours, distance learning courses and family programs – are tailored for visitors of all ages and interests. Educators work directly with visitors in its state-of-the-art classrooms and exhibition spaces as well as online and through public streets – giving them stable contracts with fair payment and recognition as professional museum educators.
Discover the fascinating history of telecommunications at this captivating museum in Edmonton. Gain insight into its first wired telephone network and all its incredible inventions that made it possible. Peruse an artifact collection dating all the way back to 1885–from Edmonton’s first telephone to contemporary flip phones!
Established by retired employees from ED TEL, the Museum first opened its doors on December 3, 1987 in Old Strathcona neighbourhood before finally finding its permanent home at Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre in 2004. Being Canada’s largest museum in its field, they offer self-guided or guided group tours.
Living History Farm
Wander through authentically restored farmstead structures and meet historical-costumed interpreters as they present daily tasks typical of traditional family farms. Activities change throughout the year based on season; you might see staff planting heirloom vegetables in the kitchen garden, shearing sheep, chopping wood or cooking in the farmhouse.
Visit Museum of the Rockies’ Living History Farm and experience Montana homestead life first hand. Learn how daily work such as sowing crops, mend cloth and cooking fed families while social gatherings such as quilting bees and barn-raisings were an integral part of helpful labor.
Missouri Town recreates a western town from 1822-1860. Come explore authentic buildings and artifacts from seven western Missouri counties!
