SIGNALS Museum
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SIGNALS Museum

SIGNALS Museum is home to an extensive collection of more than 2,000 items related to communications technology. The collection covers the foundations of electrical/electronic communications technology, telegraph, telephone, recorded sound, radio and radio technology, television, and computers.
Visitors can request a guided tour or visitors can go on a self-guided exploration. We offer a museum app for self-guided tours. We also offer pre-arranged group tours.
A guided tour lasts approximately one hour. Participating in a guided tour provides visitors a deeper look at the exhibits and an in-depth understanding of the evolution of communication technology. Tour guides provide engaging, interactive, and informal tours and enhance the experience of visitors by sharing their extensive knowledge about each exhibit.
Our tours are conveniently available on a walk-in basis; no reservations are required for individuals and small groups.
EXHIBITS
Our exhibits are designed to show you how communications technology evolved from the 1700’s to the present. Many of our exhibits have interactive experiences in which visitors can engage with the technology.
CLASSROOMS
Our classrooms are reserved for museum technological educational programs and designed to engage learners in an interactive and compelling way.
EVENT VENUE
We have an event venue suitable for a seated dinner and/or a corporate event.  
1806 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
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(256) 857-1291
W-F 9-4, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
Discounts offered to Military, Senior
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Admission Charged
$15
W-F 9-4, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
(256) 857-1291

Getting There

One block east of Memorial Parkway.

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  • Huntsville, AL 35801
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