Johnson Victrola Museum

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375 S New St
Dover, DE 19904
Named in honor of local inventor E.R. Johnson, this museum explores the sound recording industry from its beginnings and includes displays of early talking machines, records and other relics from the 1890s to 1929.

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Stephanie G.
12/17/2022

I wasn't originally planning on coming here but got a recommendation from another museum. It's in walking distance of the state capitol so on a nice weather day, we found street parking and...

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Jane H.
8/23/2022

Well worth a visit for fans of music and history. ER Johnson was actually a native of Dover, which I never knew. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and we were taken on an...

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Maria N.
8/19/2018

A wonderful little museum if you are looking for something to do in Dover Delaware. My kids really enjoyed the short tour, and learned a lot about how music was made before the days of iPods and...

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Grace F.
3/8/2017

This is an excellent museum with a great staff of dedicated people willing to explain the history of Victrola and demonstrate the exhibits. It was very interesting and detailed in what I believe...

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Victor R.
12/15/2019

Really cool place and very knowledgeable you'd guide. Definitely worth learning how He converted continuous winding required to wind and walk away.

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