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Museum of Radio & Technology
1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States
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Gr
Review №1

Our guide really enjoyed radios and the history of them, he opened up for us since we were from out of state, a lot of one offs there

Mi
Review №2

So much more than raidios! They give guided tours through the museum and can tailor the experience to your interests. The docents are so knowledgeable and excited to share it with you. The history of music players and electronics comes to life through their fascinating stories. Come and remember the radios, TVs, or computers of your childhood.

Jo
Review №3

Really cool place to check out lots of neat old radios, TVs, turntables, and just about anything about vintage electronics...Worth the trip!!!

St
Review №4

Unbelievable collections of radios, scientific toys/kits, photographs, computers, walkmen, etc...get a docent to show you the cool specific things - youll need ascot about 1.5 hours.

Ke
Review №5

Was travelling from Michigan to Florida and Stopped in Huntington area for the night just to pay a visit here the next day (8/9/2019.) It was well worth the visit. A great collection and very knowledgeable staff. I would make a return visit.

T
Review №6

Love the museum. The volunteers are knowledgeable and helpful.

tw
Review №7

It pretty good the guy there is nice and a lot of interesting stuff there

Na
Review №8

Its nice! Is a very nice museum! Highly recommend checking it out!

na
Review №9

The people are very friendly and its got a great collection of radio memorabilia

ca
Review №10

Excellent museum, great guided tour, wonderful guide. I would return again. No entrance fee, just leave a donation. Loved it. Mike and Carol

Su
Review №11

I Loved this Museum. People are so informed about technology and SUPER NICE!!!

SL
Review №12

A little hard to find, but worth the trip. To when Super Duper Charlie Cooper is a decent in the museum. Great for home schoolers, Girl or Boy Scout groups, anyone interested in radio, TV, HAM radio, or history.

To
Review №13

Great place to visit if you like anything radios!

J
Review №14

This place is a technology junkys Dreamland. Very informative, really cool radio antiques from military to tv.

Je
Review №15

Learned a lot about how radio got started and seeing the differences in radio is amazing.

R
Review №16

Outstanding museum for the history of electronics of all kinds. Most everything works and can be demonstrated. From working Edison cylinder players to old radios and televisions. Amateur radio well represented and the museum has shacks from 30s to the present day. All equipment is working and open for licensed hams to use. Broadcast radio and TV well represented as well. Military gear of all kinds and vintages. My wife, an artist, really enjoyed the museum. Great knowledgeable staff. While in town, visit the free vintage car museum.

Wi
Review №17

West Virginia can and should be proud of this wonderful museum!The exhibits are arranged expertly: You are led down a progressive path of developments in the Radio Art, and it allows you to see Radios Impact on Society, and conversely, Societys impact on Radio: They go hand in hand, and you will enjoy this Museum, no matter if you are into the tech end, or the listening end of things. If you are traveling through the area, dont pass by this Gem of a Museum! THAT being said, if you ARE a Radio Enthusiast, you can consider this as a destination trip...its really that good!And PARENTS: Please bring your school age children to the Museum. The work that these fine folks have put into this Labor of Love is something great to share, and functions as a VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT and ENHANCEMENT to formal education... VERY IMPORTANT in these days when schools are sadly (and not their fault) too busy being forced to teach to a test all too often.

Jo
Review №18

Great Place! Tons of Displays

Br
Review №19

Wow! Much, much more than we expected. If you have any interest in radio or TV history, you simply have to pay this place a visit.

Ro
Review №20

Very interesting

DA
Review №21

What a great place dont pass up a great tour in time outstanding

Ch
Review №22

This is a very cool museum with old radio phonographs and computers. I even brought people who werent interested in radios here and they enjoyed it.

Ro
Review №23

Excellent museum if you are into radio and technology history. They also are great source of information for those who do repair work to such items.

Sa
Review №24

Great walk through History w/ lots of fun for kids and adults. Guides are passionate and really know their stuff! Also let ham operators utilize their equipment and/or space, also rent out the space for community events, or arrange large tours for groups (schools, churches, etc). Check it out!

Br
Review №25

Cool little museum about early radio history. This is also a polling place.

Ro
Review №26

Love, love, love. Very informative and interesting place

Ta
Review №27

Fun little visit, seemed more like a collection than a museum but the old man who led us on a tour was knowledgable, kind, and very enthusiastic.

te
Review №28

A great little gem.

Ci
Review №29

Great place to learn the history of radio and see an old school.

Jo
Review №30

Amazing museum with a large collection of antique radio equipment; staffed by volunteers who are extremely knowledgeable

Ra
Review №31

This is a must see especially if youre a tech geek. Don draws on his lifetime worth of experience to describe the history of and the stories behind the many fascinating items in the museum.

De
Review №32

Wonderful. The docent was Mr. BOND AND HE SPENT TIME EXPLAINING and answering our many questions. HIGHLY recommend!

Ma
Review №33

Lots of good information and taught me a lot about radio and tv

Ca
Review №34

It was a VERY interesting museum. The highlight for me was the The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab. I had heard about it and seen pictures, but they have one setup !

Ma
Review №35

I think everyone should go there awesome place

Ja
Review №36

Best display of ham equipment, ever. Even had a Grebe, Neutrodyne, and a super collection of TRF receivers. Western Electric transmitter used 189s p-p. Big power supply hidden behind the transmitter rf bays. Over all a wonderment to see. Great display of transmitting tubes. Huge Mercury vapour 3 phase ( no Mercury) multi kilo ampere rectifier ( Hewitt Cooper). Wife said it was like a hamfest sans the hams

Br
Review №37

A technology lovers dream. So much history, beautifully preserved. A little off the beaten path, but worth the visit.

ja
Review №38

Fun place to remember the tech that made us. Great exhibits and history.

Un
Review №39

Its not clickbait but Im sure you can find a way to make it work for you to meet with the beast

Th
Review №40

A great place to step back in time!

Ch
Review №41

History of Radio. Tubes, transistors, integrated circuits. Shrinking sizes.

Zo
Review №42

Fantastic collection of radio & electronic gear from the past!

Ra
Review №43

Awesome. Need better info on some items.

Ja
Review №44

Excellent place to learn at

Je
Review №45

Awesome place full of history.

An
Review №46

A little bit of history

Ad
Review №47

This place is awful

b
Review №48

Very nice people!

Je
Review №49

Crazy Kool radio stuff, of the beating path,

An
Review №50

Nice place

An
Review №51

Very old radios

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  • Address:1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, United States
  • Site:https://www.mrtwv.org/
  • Phone:+1 304-525-8890
Categories
  • Museum
  • Technology museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:1–4pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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