About Us
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum, located in Bowie, MD collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, programming, and publications to educate the public about the development and impact of electronic media.
Hours:
Friday -- 9am - 4pm
Saturday -- 12pm - 4pm
Sunday -- 12pm - 4pm
Admission:
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for seniors, students, military 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.
Current Exhibits
From Spark to Byte
Leading Up to WW2
The Rise of Television
Current Special Exhibit
Upcoming Events
Nothing from August 14, 2026 to September 14, 2026.
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.
