Communications History Museum, Kaunas

Name: Communications History Museum
Address: Rotushes a. 19, Kaunas, 44279, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 37 321131

#45 among attractions in Kaunas

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Former Communications History Museum was a museum supported by Teo LT AB, former AB Lietuvos Telekomas, in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania. The building is an old merchant house, where were storages for grain to be exported. The building was taken in the use of the communications from 1830s in a form of the horse post and an inn according to the project by Joseph Poussier. It was one of the largest post stations in Europe. In the end of the 19th century Kaunas City Museum was situated in the building too. ()

Local name: Ryšių istorijos muziejusCoordinates: 54°53'50"N, 23°53'7"E

Address

Rotushes a. 19Kaunas 44279 Lithuania

Contact

+370 37 321131

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Communications History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Communications History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Maironis Museum of Lithuania Literature, Kaunas (1 min walk), City Hall, Kaunas (1 min walk), Siručiai Palace, Kaunas (2 min walk), Zabieliai Palace, Kaunas (2 min walk).

How to get to Communications History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Communications History Museum:

Bus

Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (7 min walk)
Kauno pilis • Lines: 37 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kauno pilis • Lines: 10, 10A, 11, 2, 5, 7 (10 min walk)
Vilniaus g. • Lines: 1, 14, 15, 2, 5, 7 (13 min walk)