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Bowie, Maryland: National Capital Radio and Television Museum

Small but packed museum exhibits a number of rare oddities, including a 1939 "Reado" that would deliver a printed newspaper to your home via radio.

Address:
2608 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD
Directions:
Museum entrance is on the west side of Mitchellville Rd, just north of its intersection with Mt Oak Rd.
Hours:
F 9-4, Sa-Su 12-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
301-390-1020
Admission:
Donations welcome.
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National Capital Radio and Television Museum

This small museum is dedicated to the history of radio and television. A wide variety of television and radios from various eras are on display, and there's a hands-on area to recreate a pretend old-fashioned radio show at your leisure. Great tour.

[Alicia, 03/27/2023]

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