The National Capital Radio & Television Museum
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The National Capital Radio & Television Museum collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, programming, and publications to educate the public about the development and impact of electronic media. Check us out at ncrtv.org!
Looking for something fun to do as you're tuned in to your favorite show? Look no further! We have some new puzzles in stock!
Whether its the perfect gift, or used to unwind after a long day, this puzzle will be a great addition to your collection!
Swing by our giftshop to secure one today!
Whether its the perfect gift, or used to unwind after a long day, this puzzle will be a great addition to your collection!
Swing by our giftshop to secure one today!
July 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Looking for something fun to do as you're tuned in to your favorite show? Look no further! We have some new puzzles in stock!
Whether its the perfect gift, or used to unwind after a long day, this puzzle will be a great addition to your collection!
Swing by our giftshop to secure one today!
Whether its the perfect gift, or used to unwind after a long day, this puzzle will be a great addition to your collection!
Swing by our giftshop to secure one today!
Diane Rehm is one of the most respected radio personalities in the Washington Metropolitan area and has interviewed thousands of national and local business, political and cultural figures.
Join us for our Annual Gala on September 13, 2025!
TICKETS: ncrtv.org/gala/
Join us for our Annual Gala on September 13, 2025!
TICKETS: ncrtv.org/gala/
July 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Diane Rehm is one of the most respected radio personalities in the Washington Metropolitan area and has interviewed thousands of national and local business, political and cultural figures.
Join us for our Annual Gala on September 13, 2025!
TICKETS: ncrtv.org/gala/
Join us for our Annual Gala on September 13, 2025!
TICKETS: ncrtv.org/gala/
Tickets are officially on sale for this year’s Annual Gala! Be sure to visit us at ncrtv.org/gala/ to reserve yours today!
This event is a special celebration of our 2025 Honoree - Diane Rehm!
This event is a special celebration of our 2025 Honoree - Diane Rehm!
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tickets are officially on sale for this year’s Annual Gala! Be sure to visit us at ncrtv.org/gala/ to reserve yours today!
This event is a special celebration of our 2025 Honoree - Diane Rehm!
This event is a special celebration of our 2025 Honoree - Diane Rehm!
Mark your calendars! NCRTV’s Annual Gala will be held on September 13, 2025! We’ll be sharing more information in the coming weeks, so be sure to “Stay Tuned’!
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mark your calendars! NCRTV’s Annual Gala will be held on September 13, 2025! We’ll be sharing more information in the coming weeks, so be sure to “Stay Tuned’!
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Looking for a fun and educational gift for the curious kids in your life? The Museum gift shop now has children's books like Surprising Experiments with Sound by Paula Navarro & Algels Jimenez -perfect for curious young minds!
Looking for a fun and educational gift for the curious kids in your life? The Museum gift shop now has children's books like Surprising Experiments with Sound by Paula Navarro & Algels Jimenez -perfect for curious young minds!
May 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Looking for a fun and educational gift for the curious kids in your life? The Museum gift shop now has children's books like Surprising Experiments with Sound by Paula Navarro & Algels Jimenez -perfect for curious young minds!
Looking for a fun and educational gift for the curious kids in your life? The Museum gift shop now has children's books like Surprising Experiments with Sound by Paula Navarro & Algels Jimenez -perfect for curious young minds!
Today's the day! Join us between 10AM – 3PM for our Ham Open House!
Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, discussions on amateur radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, discussions on amateur radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
April 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Today's the day! Join us between 10AM – 3PM for our Ham Open House!
Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, discussions on amateur radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, discussions on amateur radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
Ever wanted to try out ham radio? Now’s your chance!
On April 18, the NCRTV is hosting a Ham Radio Open House! Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, ham radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
On April 18, the NCRTV is hosting a Ham Radio Open House! Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, ham radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
April 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ever wanted to try out ham radio? Now’s your chance!
On April 18, the NCRTV is hosting a Ham Radio Open House! Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, ham radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
On April 18, the NCRTV is hosting a Ham Radio Open House! Our station K3RTV will be broadcasting all day, with hands-on demos, ham radio’s role in emergency communication, and even a chance to try out smaller "Handie-Talkies."
Friday Gift Shop Feature! This Philco Model 40-150 radio is from the 1940s. This radio offers both visual appeal and rich sound, capturing the essence of radio's golden age! It's a wonderful addition to any home! Visit our gift shop to purchase this beautiful piece! #vintageaudio #radio #Philco
April 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Friday Gift Shop Feature! This Philco Model 40-150 radio is from the 1940s. This radio offers both visual appeal and rich sound, capturing the essence of radio's golden age! It's a wonderful addition to any home! Visit our gift shop to purchase this beautiful piece! #vintageaudio #radio #Philco
Did you know that amateur radio has been connecting people around the world for a century?
Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day with us on April 18 from 10:00am-3:00pm! Our Ham Station – K3RTV will be on the air all day, sharing the excitement of ham radio with hands-on demonstrations!
Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day with us on April 18 from 10:00am-3:00pm! Our Ham Station – K3RTV will be on the air all day, sharing the excitement of ham radio with hands-on demonstrations!
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Did you know that amateur radio has been connecting people around the world for a century?
Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day with us on April 18 from 10:00am-3:00pm! Our Ham Station – K3RTV will be on the air all day, sharing the excitement of ham radio with hands-on demonstrations!
Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day with us on April 18 from 10:00am-3:00pm! Our Ham Station – K3RTV will be on the air all day, sharing the excitement of ham radio with hands-on demonstrations!
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Snap Circuits Snap FM Radio kit
Build your own FM radio, explore the science of radio waves, and learn about electricity- all while having fun! It’s the perfect hands-on activity for Spring Break.
Stop by the museum and grab your Snap Circuit FM radio kit today!
Snap Circuits Snap FM Radio kit
Build your own FM radio, explore the science of radio waves, and learn about electricity- all while having fun! It’s the perfect hands-on activity for Spring Break.
Stop by the museum and grab your Snap Circuit FM radio kit today!
April 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Snap Circuits Snap FM Radio kit
Build your own FM radio, explore the science of radio waves, and learn about electricity- all while having fun! It’s the perfect hands-on activity for Spring Break.
Stop by the museum and grab your Snap Circuit FM radio kit today!
Snap Circuits Snap FM Radio kit
Build your own FM radio, explore the science of radio waves, and learn about electricity- all while having fun! It’s the perfect hands-on activity for Spring Break.
Stop by the museum and grab your Snap Circuit FM radio kit today!
Join us for World Amateur Radio Day on April 18! We're celebrating 100 years of the International Amateur Radio Union with a Ham Radio Open House, featuring live broadcasts from our station K3RTV.
April, 18, 2025 | 10AM – 3PM
Ham activities are FREE | Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
April, 18, 2025 | 10AM – 3PM
Ham activities are FREE | Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
April 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join us for World Amateur Radio Day on April 18! We're celebrating 100 years of the International Amateur Radio Union with a Ham Radio Open House, featuring live broadcasts from our station K3RTV.
April, 18, 2025 | 10AM – 3PM
Ham activities are FREE | Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
April, 18, 2025 | 10AM – 3PM
Ham activities are FREE | Museum tours: $5 ($3 for Bowie residents)
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Looking for a unique gift? Our gift shop has refurbished vintage radios that bring the charm of classic broadcasting into your home. Each comes with a 3-month parts and labor warranty. Prices vary based on model
*Refurbished radios are not from our museum collection
Looking for a unique gift? Our gift shop has refurbished vintage radios that bring the charm of classic broadcasting into your home. Each comes with a 3-month parts and labor warranty. Prices vary based on model
*Refurbished radios are not from our museum collection
March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Looking for a unique gift? Our gift shop has refurbished vintage radios that bring the charm of classic broadcasting into your home. Each comes with a 3-month parts and labor warranty. Prices vary based on model
*Refurbished radios are not from our museum collection
Looking for a unique gift? Our gift shop has refurbished vintage radios that bring the charm of classic broadcasting into your home. Each comes with a 3-month parts and labor warranty. Prices vary based on model
*Refurbished radios are not from our museum collection
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Need a stylish way to save your spot? Our NCRTV Museum bookmarks are the perfect companion to your favorite read! Great images of museum artifacts on the front and museum details on the back, they’re a must-have for any book lover. Pick one up in our gift shop today!
Need a stylish way to save your spot? Our NCRTV Museum bookmarks are the perfect companion to your favorite read! Great images of museum artifacts on the front and museum details on the back, they’re a must-have for any book lover. Pick one up in our gift shop today!
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Friday Gift Shop Feature!
Need a stylish way to save your spot? Our NCRTV Museum bookmarks are the perfect companion to your favorite read! Great images of museum artifacts on the front and museum details on the back, they’re a must-have for any book lover. Pick one up in our gift shop today!
Need a stylish way to save your spot? Our NCRTV Museum bookmarks are the perfect companion to your favorite read! Great images of museum artifacts on the front and museum details on the back, they’re a must-have for any book lover. Pick one up in our gift shop today!
Gift Shop Feature! "The Great Radio Heroes" by Jim Harmon explores 1930s-1950s radio adventure programs, highlighting characters like The Shadow and Superman. Harmon, a historian and former scriptwriter, blends historical insights with personal stories, celebrating radio's golden age and its impact.
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gift Shop Feature! "The Great Radio Heroes" by Jim Harmon explores 1930s-1950s radio adventure programs, highlighting characters like The Shadow and Superman. Harmon, a historian and former scriptwriter, blends historical insights with personal stories, celebrating radio's golden age and its impact.
Today, we're celebrating Read Across America Day!
Looking for a great read? Try a book about the magic of radio, like The Radio Girls of Roselawn by Margaret Penrose, 1922. We have lots of wonderful books in our collection We're not just radios and televisions!
Looking for a great read? Try a book about the magic of radio, like The Radio Girls of Roselawn by Margaret Penrose, 1922. We have lots of wonderful books in our collection We're not just radios and televisions!
March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, we're celebrating Read Across America Day!
Looking for a great read? Try a book about the magic of radio, like The Radio Girls of Roselawn by Margaret Penrose, 1922. We have lots of wonderful books in our collection We're not just radios and televisions!
Looking for a great read? Try a book about the magic of radio, like The Radio Girls of Roselawn by Margaret Penrose, 1922. We have lots of wonderful books in our collection We're not just radios and televisions!