Adam C.
10/5/2019
If you are an antique junkie.. This is for you..we went to the annual steam up festival.. Many operating steam engines...lots of home made models...lots of very old radio gear too...just...
New England Wireless & Steam Museum
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1300 Frenchtown Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818
New England Wireless & Steam Museum in East Greenwich, RI, is a hidden gem showcasing a remarkable collection of steam engines and the world's oldest surviving wireless station. Supported solely by dedicated volunteers, the museum offers a unique living history experience for visitors who arrange a visit.
Each year, the museum hosts the popular "Yankee Steam Up" event on the first Saturday in October, attracting hundreds of enthusiasts to witness the engines in action and display their own steam engines. Notable among the exhibits is the George H. Corliss steam engine, the last of its kind built in Providence, with the museum's president, Robert W. Merriam, driving its continued success.
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4.04 reviews
Jamie H.
9/30/2017
This place might be kind of boring for just a regular visit but I went during the New England Steam Up! so a lot was going on. Was a fun visit on a crisp fall afternoon. Lots of people nerding out...
Margaret M.
10/1/2017
If you are an engineer or a history buff, this place is for you! A museum of a museum, this place feels frozen in time. Many labels are handwritten and the interpretation is aimed at the...
Jason B.
10/13/2012
A great spot to learn the history of steam engines. Fun for all ages. Also open by apointment.
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