Marconi National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Marconi National Historic Site

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Type
Cultural Heritage Centre
Address
15 Timmerman St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 5M7, Canada
Get directions
Hours
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/marconi
Phone
902-842-2530 or 902-295-2069

Perched on a cliff, facing towards Europe, an imposing set of 200-foot towers and webs of cables once dominated Table Head. A technological race was on, and Glace Bay, Nova Scotia was at its forefront. Learn about an era in which the foundations of modern wireless communications were built!

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Fun Facts

Admission to this site is free!

Enjoy water views from the scenic coastal trail surrounding the museum.

On select days, kids can tap out a real morse code message with assistance of a radio operators

Location

15 Timmerman St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 5M7, Canada
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