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Museum of Radio and Technology

Huntington, WV

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Address: 1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, USA How do we get there? Number: (304) 525-8890
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About this activity

The Museum of Radio and Technology is perfect for kids and those families who just love radios, the technology of radios, and the history of communication.

The building itself is a converted red brick elementary school from the 1920's, so it already has character before you walk in the door! 

Breaker....breaker....1-9, come in breaker 1-9.....you can explore their very detailed and huge collection of vintage radios, test equipment, and all the part that come with it.

Have you ever tried a crystal radio before? There you can try a real working one! No batteries or plugs needed! How do you think that could work?

There is an amateur radio station for ham and emergency use, and fascinating QSL cards from over a whopping 300 countries on display! 

Visit the Radio Classroom where they have a 1940's working tube radio, a 1940s/50s "Sales Room" where they have a beautiful collection of table, portable and console radio - as well as a fun Gilbert toy collection. 

Think disc mans are outdated now that you have your ipods?  Well at the museum you can check out the hi-fi audio displays, and look at what your parents and grandparents used to use back in the day! They have turntables, tape recorders, tuners and speakers for you to look back into history and peoples' day to day lives. 

Congratulations caller, you're on the air!  Enjoy the 1930's radio station with its broadcast transmitter.  What kind of radio show would you have if you were on the air every night?  Do you think you could use all of that equipment?

Step back in time through the history of the radio - if you're an enthusiast you will love it. 

Over and out! 

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Directions

The Museum can be accessed from I- 64 using exit 6, or from Route 52 as well as Ohio Route 7.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

Free! Donations welcome

Hilton

Children

Free! Donations welcome

Hilton

Last Updates

2023

Museum of Radio and Technology FAQ’s

There are plenty of options to grab some food in the nearby area!

They sometimes hold swap meets and auctions so if you are interested, keep and eye on their calendar.

Give them a call if you want to take your students to the museum!

Give them a call about accessibility if you have questions!

If you want to support the museum even more, consider membership!

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