national communication museum

National Communications Museum, Hawthorn is a fascinating, hands-on adventure for the whole family, housed in a former Telstra exchange building. Part museum, part interactive experience, it showcases the history of communication through time — from braille and pixel images to rotary phones, wired exchanges and Morse code. Kids will love the dedicated playroom, calling each other on connected phones, exploring old-school phone boxes and testing gadgets, while adults can enjoy exhibits like George the talking clock or nostalgic artefacts from decades past. With two levels, interactive displays and temporary exhibitions, the museum offers a fun, educational indoor outing that keeps everyone engaged and curious.