National Capital Radio & Television Museum

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2608 Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD 20716

The National Capital Radio Television Museum, located in Bowie, Maryland, showcases the history of broadcast media through a variety of exhibits and collections. Since its opening in 1999, the museum has engaged visitors with interactive displays and educational programming related to radio, television, and phonographs.

The museum offers group tours and encourages community support through memberships and donations, emphasizing the importance of preserving broadcasting history for future generations. It also provides opportunities for volunteer involvement, enriching the visitor experience while fostering a deeper understanding of the evolution of media.

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5.08 reviews
Janice R.
8/16/2025

A must see if you visit Bowie! A hidden gem of a museum. The excellent docent-led tour was fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Russell W.
1/6/2024

Well worth the visit. This museum includes a guided tour. Lots to see and hear, with many interactive displays. Learn & have fun at the same time. Low admission fee.

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Louis C.
11/29/2019

I was there today at opening time, walked alone until a volunteer approached me and gave a personal tour of the place. It was a great tour and he had great knowledge of all the radios and TVs. We...

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John B.
11/11/2018

What a great visit! I don't see a reason not to visit this museum. If you can, bring older parents or grandparents and watch them reminisce. You and your kids will also learn a lot. This place is...

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Violet F.
9/2/2012

If you like unusual museums, you'll like this place: a small but well-curated selection of olde-tymey communication gadgetry. Run by volunteers, it's obviously a labor of love. When we came in we...

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