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The Telephone Museum, Not stated in sources, MA

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The Telephone Museum

A hands-on teaching museum in Massachusetts focused on telephone history and engineering education for young learners.

Not stated in sources, MA

About The Telephone Museum

The Telephone Museum is a teaching museum in Massachusetts that was founded in 2012. It uses a STEM-style approach that encourages visitors to take devices apart and learn how they work. Its activities draw on engineering, mathematics, art, and history. The museum is a 501(c)(3) public charity that relies on donations to support its programs for children interested in engineering.

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