About Us
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum operates in Bowie, Maryland, and also curates continuing exhibits elsewhere. Opened in 1999, the Museum is open to visitors three days a week.
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum is open to the public.
Museum Hours:
Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission:
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for seniors, students, and Bowie residents
Free for children under 5 years
Free for Museum members
Groups of 8 or more are $10 per person and advance reservations, while not required, are encouraged. For group tours during non-business hours, reservations are required two weeks in advance, also $10 per person.
Please review our Covid-19 Policy to effectively prepare for your visit.
Current Exhibits
From Spark to Byte
Leading Up to WW2
The Rise of Television
Current Special Exhibit
Upcoming Events
- November 2, 2024
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NCRTV's Annual Gala
November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Comfort Inn and Conference Center, 4500 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716The National Capital Radio and Television Museum is excited to announce that our annual gala will be hosted on November 2, 2024, at the Bowie Comfort Inn!
This annual event (unfortunately put on pause due to the Covid-19 Pandemic) is coming back this year with a BANG! This event is not only our largest fundraiser each year, but this year is also a special celebration of our 25th Anniversary and the history of our organization! Join us for an evening of fun, with good food, dancing, a wonderful Silent Auction and more. More info at https://ncrtv.org/about/gala/
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- November 3, 2024
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Support the Museum
We encourage all organizations and individuals to engage and support the National Capital Radio & Television Museum with preserving the History of Broadcast for years to come. Please explore the ways you and your organization can and support the museum and help us tell the story of Broadcast around the world.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum is thankful for our sponsors that allow us to continue to provide the public with the artifacts and stories that are part of the foundation of broadcast today. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit our corporate sponsorships page.
