AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY

STOCKTON, CA

The American Museum of Telephony is a unique museum located in Stockton, California, that is dedicated to the history of telecommunications. The museum showcases a vast collection of telephones, switchboards, and other related equipment from the late 1800s to the present day.

The museum was founded in 1979 by John E. James, who was a collector of antique telephones and equipment. It was originally located in James' home, but it has since moved to a larger facility in Stockton.

Visitors to the American Museum of Telephony can expect to see a wide variety of telephones, including rotary phones, payphones, and even early cellphones. The museum also has a collection of switchboards, which were used by operators to connect calls manually.

In addition to the equipment, the museum has a wealth of information on the history of telecommunications. Exhibits cover topics such as the development of the telephone, the role of women in the industry, and the impact of telephony on society.

The American Museum of Telephony is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of technology or communication.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in STOCKTON CA. US MID #8400602142

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY
1548 EL CAMINO AVE
STOCKTON
CA
95209-2571

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