Fernmeldemuseum Dresden

Over het museum

Dresden got its first city telephone exchange in 1882, and for decades the city's telecommunications were concentrated around Postplatz. When analog switching technology in eastern Germany began to be replaced by digital systems from 1991 onward, much of the old equipment was in danger of being scrapped.

Former telecommunications workers therefore founded the Interessengemeinschaft Historische Fernmeldetechnik e. V. (Historical Telecommunications Technology Association) in 1999. The association collects, restores and operates equipment from roughly 1850 to 1990 and set up the Fernmeldemuseum in a Deutsche Telekom office building on Annenstraße, which is run entirely by volunteers.

On the third floor, visitors can see telephones, private branch exchanges, teleprinters, and transmission and clock technology. The centerpiece is a largely faithfully reconstructed switching room whose exchange equipment is demonstrated in operation during tours – technology that used to be off-limits to the public. Most exhibits are in working order, and visitors are allowed to try out many of them.

A specialist library complements the collection. In recognition of its work, the association was added to Saxony's state list of intangible cultural heritage; it also gives talks and runs hands-on projects for school students.

Hoogtepunten

• Faithfully reconstructed switching room with operating exchange equipment
• Working teleprinters and telephones to try out
• Telecommunications technology from about 1850 to 1990
• Guided tours by former telecommunications professionals
• Specialist library on the history of telecommunications

Vaste collectie

• Drahtgebundene Fernmeldetechnik mit Wählersaal – Telephones, switching, transmission and telex technology from the late 19th century to German reunification, most of it demonstrated in operation.

Beheerder

Interessengemeinschaft Historische Fernmeldetechnik e. V. (IGHFt)

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Admission is paid in cash at the entrance. Free admission with the Ehrenamtspass (volunteer pass) of the Bürgerstiftung Dresden; with the “Dresden for Friends” card, two people pay a single admission. Guided tours for school classes, preschool groups and daycare centers are free.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk: niet aanwezig
• Lift: niet aanwezig
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

Not accessible: the exhibition is on the third floor and can only be reached via the stairwell.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Doe- en voelstations

Many devices can be tried out, such as making calls on the demonstration systems. Free guided tours for daycare centers, preschool groups and school classes; free admission for under-18s. Exhibition accessible only by stairs.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

Access via Annenstraße 5 (former Telekom main entrance); the meeting point for tours is the sign in front of it.

Service & horeca

• Kluisjes

Lockers for larger bags and backpacks (no liability for valuables).

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.

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