Museum of Communication Berlin

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  Deconstructed stagecoach in the Museum for Communication Berlin.

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  View into the Museum for Communication Berlin.

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  View of the Museum für Kommunikation (Museum of Communication) in Berlin.

The Museum für Kommunikation Berlin (Museum of Communication Berlin) sheds light on the current and past information society.

Over 2000 years of communication history are documented in the museum. In the permanent exhibition "Experience: Communication!", visitors can follow the most important stages of human communication - from the Stone Age hand axe to the establishment of the postal system and the modern smartphone. As the basis of social coexistence, changes in communication culture and possibilities sometimes entail far-reaching social changes.

Famous exhibits in the Museum of Communication

Famous exhibits await visitors in the museum's treasure chamber. The Red and Blue Mauritius are particularly well-known. Only 15 and 12 examples of these rare stamps still exist. The "Mauritius Tableau" with a total of 8 precious stamps has been on display at the Museum of Communication since 1996. Another highlight can be experienced from the outside: the blue neon light show on the historic façade of the building is accompanied by a sound collage.

The oldest postal museum in the world

As early as 1872, Postmaster General Heinrich von Stephan pushed for the establishment of a postal museum. In order to give the Imperial Postal Museum a dignified setting, a new, prestigious building was constructed in Leipziger Straße. The opening followed in 1898. Large parts of the collection were removed during the Second World War. After reunification, the West Berlin Federal Postal Museum and the East Berlin Post and Telecommunications Museum merged: the former's holdings also moved to Leipziger Straße.

Offers for children and families

The Museum of Communication has an interactive design and offers children and young people the opportunity to discover and understand new and old media all year round. The regular family Sundays focus on specific aspects of communication.

Museum of Communication: Current events and tickets

Address, Opening Hours and Contact Information

• Address:
  Leipziger Straße 16
  10117 Berlin
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• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Library: Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Phone: [phone]
• Internet: www.mfk-berlin.de
• Accessibility: Barrier-free access via ramps at the main entrance. All levels accessible via wheelchair-accessible elevator with orientation aids for blind and visually impaired visitors. Disabled toilet on the 1st floor.
• Admission Fee:
  €8, concessions €4, free admission for children and young people under 18 years of age