Houweling Telecom Museum, Rotterdam

Name: Houweling Telecom Museum
Address: Vlaggemanstraat 15, Rotterdam, 3038 LA, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 6 53773599

#116 among attractions in Rotterdam

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Started in 1974, the Houweling Telecom Museum houses the history in the field of telecommunications in the South Holland city of Rotterdam and the region. The many facets are expressed in equipment, words, images and sound. A number of enthusiastic former KPN employees are working on the expansion of the museum and the presentation of the collection.

What's on display in the museum: terminal equipment that was used with customers, all kinds of forms and developments of telecommunications, telephone exchanges in operation, parts of cable network, tools and clothing, measuring equipment, information about district exchanges and ISRA points, picture material, documentation, etc.

Coordinates: 51°55'58"N, 4°28'5"E

Address

Vlaggemanstraat 15Noord (Bergpolder)Rotterdam 3038 LA Netherlands

Contact

+31 6 53773599

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Houweling Telecom Museum open?

Houweling Telecom Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Houweling Telecom Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bergpolder, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Bergsingelkerk, Rotterdam (6 min walk), Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam (10 min walk), Provenierswijk, Rotterdam (10 min walk).

How to get to Houweling Telecom Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houweling Telecom Museum:

Tram

Schieweg • Lines: 25 (5 min walk)
Walenburgerweg • Lines: 25 (5 min walk)

Bus

Blijdorp Metro • Lines: 33 (12 min walk)
Bentinckplein • Lines: 33, 44 (14 min walk)

Metro

Blijdorp • Lines: E (12 min walk)
Rotterdam Centraal • Lines: D, E (16 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (14 min walk)
Rotterdam Noord (23 min walk)