Radio Technology Museum Front Door |
Behind The Marconi Hotel 2201 Marconi Road Wall Township, NJ
The Radio Technology Museum (RTM) is a part of the InfoAge Science History Learning Center and Museum located at the former U.S. Army Evans Signal Laboratory. The original site was constructed by Marconi in 1914 as a transatlantic radio receiver site.
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| The Museum traces the development of radio from before spark to beyond cellphones. |
Spark Transmitter |
Atwater Kent Model 20-F |
The truly magic thing about radios is that they play. Many of the set on display have been lovingly restored to operating condition. The museum is equipped with an antenna and cable distribution system incorporating a local transmitter to provide vintage programming as well as live broadcasts of-the-air. |
NBHF Logo
The Radio Technology Museum is also the home of the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame that recognizes many of the great radio personalities. |
Philco |
Lab Room Door |
The Hands-On Lab gives children of all ages the opportunity to play with radio. Displays include:
- Crystal Set
- Regenerative Receiver
- WWII "Bomber" Receiver
- Seeing Sound
- Jacob's Ladder
- Tesla Coil
- Basic Electrical Experiments
The Museum also hosts special educational events such as the Crystal-Set Seminar. Here's some PICTURES. |