About Us
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum operates in Bowie, Maryland, and also curates continuing exhibits elsewhere. Opened in 1999, the Museum is open to visitors three days a week.
Hours:
Friday — 9am – 4pm
Saturday — 12pm – 4pm
Sunday — 12pm – 4pm
Admission:
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for seniors, students, military and Bowie residents
Free for children under 5 years
Free for Museum members
Groups of 8 or more are $10 per person and advance reservations, while not required, are encouraged. For group tours during non-business hours, reservations are required two weeks in advance, also $10 per person.
Current Exhibits
From Spark to Byte
Leading Up to WW2
The Rise of Television
Current Special Exhibit
Upcoming Events
- October 31, 2025
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NCRTV's Hallo-Weekend!
October 31, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Halloween is almost upon us! Join NCRTV to celebrate the spooky season during our Hallo-Weekend from 10/31 – 11/2. Kids dressed in costume get free admission! Special Spooky Radio programs will be playing all weekend long, and we’ll have some radio, television and Halloween themed crafts to keep their chocolate covered hands busy (no candy in the museum though – SORRY!). Enjoy docent-led tours of the museum as you learn about the unique and interesting history of broadcasting!
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday:12pm-4pm
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- November 1, 2025
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NCRTV's Hallo-Weekend!
November 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Halloween is almost upon us! Join NCRTV to celebrate the spooky season during our Hallo-Weekend from 10/31 – 11/2. Kids dressed in costume get free admission! Special Spooky Radio programs will be playing all weekend long, and we’ll have some radio, television and Halloween themed crafts to keep their chocolate covered hands busy (no candy in the museum though – SORRY!). Enjoy docent-led tours of the museum as you learn about the unique and interesting history of broadcasting!
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday:12pm-4pm
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- November 2, 2025
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NCRTV's Hallo-Weekend!
November 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Halloween is almost upon us! Join NCRTV to celebrate the spooky season during our Hallo-Weekend from 10/31 – 11/2. Kids dressed in costume get free admission! Special Spooky Radio programs will be playing all weekend long, and we’ll have some radio, television and Halloween themed crafts to keep their chocolate covered hands busy (no candy in the museum though – SORRY!). Enjoy docent-led tours of the museum as you learn about the unique and interesting history of broadcasting!
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday:12pm-4pm
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Support the Museum
We encourage all organizations and individuals to engage and support the National Capital Radio & Television Museum with preserving the History of Broadcast for years to come. Please explore the ways you and your organization can and support the museum and help us tell the story of Broadcast around the world.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The National Capital Radio & Television Museum is thankful for our sponsors that allow us to continue to provide the public with the artifacts and stories that are part of the foundation of broadcast today. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit our corporate sponsorships page.
