The BT Museum was a telecommunications museum run by BT, that held artefacts and exhibits on the history of telecommunications in the United Kingdom. It was based in Baynard House in the Blackfriars district of London. It was originally opened as the Telecom Technology Showcase in 1982. It was closed to visitors in 1997, and was replaced in 2001 by the Connected Earth initiative. References See also BT Archives BT Group Defunct museums in London 1982 establishments in England Museums disestablished in 1997 Telecommunications museums in the United Kingdom Museums established in 1982 1997 disestablishments in England