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SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion, Huntsville, AL

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SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion

A Huntsville museum covering the history of communications and information technology, with hands-on exhibits.

1806 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801 · Huntsville, AL

About SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion

SIGNALS holds a collection of more than 2,000 items tied to communications technology, spanning telegraph, telephone, recorded sound, radio, television, and computers. Exhibits trace how communication has changed from the 1700s to today, and many invite visitors to interact with the equipment. Guided tours run about an hour and can be joined on a walk-in basis, while a museum app supports self-guided visits. The building also hosts school field trips, classroom programs, and a venue for seated dinners and corporate events.

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  • #technology
  • #hands-on
  • #guided tours
  • #self-guided app

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