National Capital Radio & Television Museum

10/13/2026

This year the National Capital Radio and Television Museum will bring special Halloween activities for everyone to enjoy on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st! Whether it's a faux "drive-in" movie (using transistor radios to listen with!) or themed crafts and activities, there's something for everyone!
The Museum will also be open during normal operating hours (9 am - 4 pm) on Friday, October 30th.

10/11/2026

Calling all Scouts!

Come learn about amateur radio here at the Museum on October 17th. You'll get to see a ham radio station in full swing and meet the people who run it. You'll have the chance to learn and practice some morse code. You can learn about how amateur radio connects you with people not just from across the country, but the world!

10/10/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Halloween festivities again this year and it'll be a weekend you don't want to miss. Save the dates- more information will follow soon!

10/08/2026

Excited to share a recent video from Podcaster Stephen Moore!
The first half of the podcast features video snippets of our very own Museum Curator Belanger giving Moore a tour of the National Capital Radio Museum. The second half is an interview that Moore did with beloved local radio personality Ed Walker (the Museum’s first board chair) about his radio career and how he started station local station WAMU. Enjoy funny stories about Ed and his partner Willard Scott when they were “The Joy Boys” on radio.
Watch at the link below

Step inside the National Capital Radio & Television Museum with Cap...

10/07/2026

Hear from NBC4 Washington as they take a look back at our Annual Gala this past weekend where we had the opportunity to honor one of their own, Mr. Tony Perkins, with the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award.

News4’s Tony Perkins was honored with the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Capital Radio & Television Museum.

10/04/2026

What a wonderful evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Annual Gala.

The enthusiasm, generosity, and camaraderie of our community made it a truly memorable night, and we are grateful to have shared it with so many friends of the museum.

It was a privilege to recognize Tony Perkins's remarkable career and contributions to broadcasting, surrounded by family, colleagues, and members of the NCRTV community. We were so honored to be able to present the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting to Tony!

This special evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our Gala sponsors:

Rich Colarco | Warren Citrin | Decision Technologies | Heirloom Consulting | Karen Lubieniecki | Widmann Financial Services

Thank you to all who helped make this year’s Gala possible!

09/22/2026

Tomorrow is the final day to secure your place at the 2026 NCRTV Annual Gala. This evening will feature recognition of Tony Perkins, outstanding silent auction opportunities, dinner, community celebration, and support for the Museum’s mission.
We do not want you to miss this special event. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, please do so today before sales close.
Thank you for supporting the National Capital Radio and Television Museum and helping preserve broadcasting history for generations to come.

09/20/2026

What would you bid on?
Here are some more items that will be available at our Silent Auction at our Annual Gala!
Our Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser for the National Capital Radio and Television Museum. All proceeds go towards supporting the Museum.
If you'd like to see all the items up for auction this year or have a chance to take them home, you can buy a ticket at ncrtv.org/gala

09/18/2026

At our Annual Gala we honor icons of the local radio and television industries that embody our mission with the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting. This year we get to honor Tony Perkins. Here he is visiting the Museum a couple months back.
Join us in celebrating Tony Perkins and be a part of supporting the Museum's mission yourself on October 3rd at our Annual Gala. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets now, available at ncrtv.org/gala

09/16/2026

You might've heard that our Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser for the National Capital Radio and Television Museum.

When you attend the NCRTV Annual Gala, your support extends far beyond a single evening. Ticket sales and donations help preserve historic equipment, expand our educational programs, improve exhibits, and introduce future generations to the story of broadcasting.

Throughout the year, the Museum serves visitors interested in the impact of radio and television on our culture and communities. Your participation in the Gala helps make those experiences possible. We hope you will join fellow supporters for an evening of celebration while making a lasting impact on the organization. Together, we can preserve the voices, stories, and innovations that shaped broadcasting history.

Join us for an incredible night on October 3, 2026, and help make our mission possible.

Tickets are available at ncrtv.org/gala, or give us a call at 301-390-1020 or email [email protected].