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'''Philatelic Museum''' is a [[postal museum]] in Bangalore dedicated to showcase the communication journey in the past by [[mail]]. The museum is located on the first floor of the General Post Office in [[Bangalore]]. It's a collection of rare stamps from different periods, countries, shapes and sizes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-24|title=New museum in Bengaluru travels back in time to show evolution of communication channels in India-Living News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/living/new-museum-in-bengaluru-travels-back-in-time-to-show-evolution-of-communication-channels-in-india-7538901.html|access-date=2021-05-11|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Oct 16|first1=Reema Gowalla / TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=19:46|title=Bengaluru's Museum of Communication celebrates India's postal history through artefacts and interactive sessions {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengalurus-museum-of-communication-celebrates-indias-postal-history-through-artefacts-and-interactive-sessions/articleshow/71503343.cms|access-date=2021-05-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== List of rooms ==<br />
=== Sandesha ===<br />
It has stamp on 3 themes, birth of the nation, Indian culture and Mysore anche. The name is been coined Sandeshas as messages were sent by sounds and fire.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last1=Oct 16|first1=Reema Gowalla / TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=19:46|title=Bengaluru's Museum of Communication celebrates India's postal history through artefacts and interactive sessions {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengalurus-museum-of-communication-celebrates-indias-postal-history-through-artefacts-and-interactive-sessions/articleshow/71503343.cms|access-date=2021-05-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Samparka ===<br />
It has communication items of the yesteryear, such as [[Morse code]], Petromax light, mail bomb detector, stamps and seals impressed with army postal uniforms. The name is been coined.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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=== Samputa ===<br />
It has old order books, [[mail bag]]s and [[mail sorting]] cases.<ref name=":0" /> It was supposed to ensure the quality of postal services.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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=== Samvahana ===<br />
It shows VSAT apparatus which helps to transmit money in 1990s.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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=== Sangathi ===<br />
It shows brass weighs and raincoats.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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=== Sangraha ===<br />
Here are displays in philatelic frames and is an activity room. Special covers and [[philatelic literature]] are showcased in the room.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2019-08-16|title=This museum in Bengaluru is dedicated to the journey of communication|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/a-museum-dedicated-to-the-journey-of-communication/article29107322.ece|access-date=2021-05-12|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><br />
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== Other coverage ==<br />
Special covers and stamps, [[letter box]]es and [[Machine postmark|stamp cancelling]] machines are displayed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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