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Saturday, June 2
Bowiefest
11:00 a.m.to 6:00p.m.
Allen Pond Park, Bowie, MD

For the first time, the National Capitol Radio and Television Museum will have a booth at BowieFest! Come learn about the changes happening at the Museum. Buy a raffle ticket for a working old radio! Talk with us about the kinds of programs we hope to develop. Volunteer to work with us on a variety of activities.

NOW IN THE MUSEUM’S STORE!!
In an effort to add other fun items to the store, we recently received some great laminated bookmarks. Designed and manufactured in the USA, these high-quality bookmarks feature radios, speakers, microphones and televisions from our collection. You can order them online by clicking here or by clicking either of the images below. We’d love to see you, so stop in and pick some up for you, your family, and friends! We intend to continue to add other fun items in the near future.

NCRTV radio bookmark                NCRTV radio bookmark

LOOKING FOR OLD TUBES for your radio?
Check out our online store and tubes available for purchase!

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL RADIO & TELEVISION MUSEUM in Bowie, Maryland, opened its doors to the public in 1999, and since then has continued to grow in stature. Located just thirty minutes from the U.S. Capitol, the National Capital Radio & Television Museum has an extensive collection of old radio and TV literature and radio and television artifacts and working displays. The National Capital Radio & Television Museum is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation of radio and television history.

 

Things To Do

  • Take a tour and see the evolution of radio & television
  • Review a fabulous collection of vintage receivers and related memorabilia
  • Listen to radio broadcasts on early radio receivers
  • Watch early television shows on vintage sets

Things To See

  • 40 lb. “portable” radio
  • Reado “radio” that prints out the newspaper
  • Philco “Mystery” remote control
  • Radio that takes pictures
  • TV set showcased at the 1939 World’s Fair
 

Museum Hours:
Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Other times by appointment

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