Marconi National Historic Site
Months of Operation
July 1 - September 2
Hours Of Operation
10am–6pm.
Location
15 Timmerman Street, Table Head, Glace Bay, Fleur-de-lis/Marconi/Metro CB
Contact
T: 902-842-2530
O/S: 902-295-2069
F: 902-295-3496
Description
The site where Guglielmo Marconi initiated the age of global communications: in December 1902, a wire antenna suspended from four giant wooden towers beamed an official wireless message across the Atlantic. Exhibits include a model of the original Table Head station, and remains of the tower foundation. Discover the scientists who pioneered today’s technology. Try your hand at Morse Code.
Facilities / Services
Bus tours
Parking
Picnic tables
Limited accessibility
Bilingual/Multilingual staff available
Detailed Information
Admission: Admission free; donations accepted.
