Museo della Comunicazione - Voci nell'etere
Museum | Imperia | Liguria | Italy
The "Museo della Comunicazione - Voci nell'etere" in Imperia is a unique museum dedicated to the history of communication technologies. It houses over 500 devices that document the development of communication tools from the 20th century to the present day. The collection includes a variety of exhibits, including telegraphs, tube and transistor radios, radio devices, gramophones, telephones, and many other devices that illustrate the evolution of communication technologies.
A special focus is placed on the devices of Guglielmo Marconi, the pioneer of wireless communication. As part of the centenary celebration of Marconi's Nobel Prize in 2009, over 60 devices with the Marconi logo were exhibited, highlighting the museum's significance in preserving the heritage of wireless communication.
The museum was founded by Angelo Sessa, a passionate collector who has gathered devices from various countries over 25 years. Many of the exhibits are fully functional, allowing visitors to experience the history of communication technologies up close.
The "Museo della Comunicazione - Voci nell'etere" is a valuable place for anyone interested in the history of communication and the development of technologies that have shaped our interconnected world today.
