Three cheeky robots welcome you to this elegant, neo-baroque museum, which takes you on an entertaining romp through the evolution of communication, from smoke signals to smartphones. Admire such rare items as a Blue Mauritius stamp or one of the world’s first telephones, test milestones in communication techniques, or ponder the impact of information technology on our daily lives.
Museum für Kommunikation Berlin
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