Tehran Communication Museum: A journey in the history of communication
Tehran Communication Museum, located on Imam Khomeini Street, opposite Khayam Street, is a gateway to the wonderful world of communication. This museum, which was established in 1311 under the name of Post Museum, as the first specialized communication museum in Iran, houses a unique treasure of communication tools and equipment from the past to the present.
A journey through time:
By entering the communication museum, it is as if you are traveling through time and you will have a tour of the history of this fascinating field, from the primitive methods of communication in ancient times to the modern technologies in today’s world. From carrier pigeons and smoke to telegraph and telephone, from wireless and television to satellite and internet, everyone has gathered in this museum to tell the story of amazing developments in the world of communication.
Variety and variety:
The collection of the museum of communication displays an amazing diversity. More than 3,000 objects are stored in this museum, which displays a corner of the history of communication from ancient times to the contemporary period. Hall of Iran, Hall of Europe, Hall of Astronomy, Hall of Wristwatches, Library, and Department of Documents are just some of the different parts of this museum, each dedicated to a specific topic.
In the Iran forum, you can learn about the traditional methods of communication in Iran. Carrier pigeons, smoke, chavush, and chapari system are among the methods that have been displayed in this hall.
Europe Hall takes you to the development of communication in Europe. From the invention of printing to telephone and telegraph, from wireless and television to satellite and internet, everything has been displayed in this hall.
In addition to these halls, the Communication Museum has other sections, each of which is dedicated to a specific topic. The library of this museum is a valuable reference for researchers. The documents section of the museum also includes documents related to the history of communication in Iran and the world.
Communication Museum, beyond a mere museum:
This museum carries out extensive activities to improve the level of public knowledge and awareness and promote the culture of communication. Holding seasonal and thematic exhibitions, educational workshops for those interested, seminars and specialized meetings with the presence of prominent professors, publishing books and publications in the field of communication, holding virtual tours, and activities in social networks are among these activities.
