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Museum of Communication (Bern)

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The Museum of Communication in Bern offers a hands-on journey through the evolution of human connection. Exhibits range from ancient postal systems and telegraphy to modern smartphones and social media. Interactive stations let visitors try sending Morse code, operate vintage switchboards, or design a stamp. The museum also delves into the psychology of communication, with displays on body language and online behavior. A highlight is the 'Media World' zone where you can create your own news broadcast. The museum is housed in a modern building near the city center, with a café and a shop selling quirky stationery. It's engaging for both adults and children, blending history with technology in a way that sparks conversation.

Don't miss

  • Interactive Morse code and telegraph stations
  • Vintage telephone exchange you can operate
  • Media World: record your own news report
  • Exhibit on the psychology of emojis and digital language
  • Historic stamp collection and postal artifacts

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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