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.
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
- April 25, 2026
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NCRTV Library Dedication Ceremony
April 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
National Capital Radio & Television Museum, 2608 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716, USAThe National Capital Radio & Television Museum is proud to announce a generous contribution from longtime supporter, and founder of the museum Mr. Gerald Schneider, whose philanthropy will directly support the museum’s library throughout Fiscal Year 2026. In recognition of his gift, the museum’s library will now be named the “Dorothy E. and Gerald Schneider Library” for the duration of this sponsorship.
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Mr. Schneider’s donation provides critical support for the preservation, organization, and accessibility of the museum’s growing archive of radio, television, and broadcast‑history materials. These library resources form part of the backbone of NCRTV’s mission to educate the public and preserve the history of electronic communication. This will help to ensure that our research library remains a vibrant, accessible space for historians, students, and lifelong learners.To celebrate this milestone, the NCRTV Museum will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM, held onsite at the museum. The event is open to the public, and all community members, supporters, and museum friends are warmly invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
The dedication will include remarks from museum leadership and invited guests, and an unveiling of the new Dorothy E. and Gerald Schneider Library signage. Although the Library is off-site, we will be recognizing the new dedication inside of the museum proper.
This celebration highlights the museum’s continued commitment to preserving communications history, expanding access to its collections, and honoring those who make its mission possible.
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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.

