National Capital Radio & Television Museum

08/20/2026

Happy National Radio Day! 📻📻📻

To celebrate , tune in to your favorite radio program today, then stop by NCRTV while we're open this weekend!

During your visit, you'll see some truly beautiful radios from our collection and enjoy a guided tour exploring the history, evolution, and impact of radio. As an added bonus, you'll also discover the story of "radio with pictures" ... better known today as television!

For decades, radio was the primary source for news, entertainment, education, and updates on major world events. One radio in our collection even has a fascinating personal story behind it. Take a closer look at the handwritten note Edward Fries left on his Arvin Model 422 radio years before donating it to NCRTV.

Come celebrate the legacy of radio and experience the technology that connected generations. 🎙️📻

07/30/2026

As we plan for the future, we want to hear directly from you! We’ve created a brief survey to gather your feedback on your experiences, interests, and ideas. Your insights will play a vital role in helping us grow, enhance our programs, and better serve our members, visitors, and supporters.

The survey will take just a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential.

👉 https://forms.gle/cLko1kyCRAvvEBA37

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate your time and your commitment to the museum.

06/30/2026

06/01/2026

🎉 Tickets are now officially on sale for the 2026 Annual Gala! 🎉

Join the National Capital Radio and Television Museum on October 3, 2026, at the Bowie Comfort Inn for an evening filled with great food, dancing, a Silent Auction, and more—all in support of our largest fundraiser of the year. This year, we are especially proud to honor Tony Perkins (Tony Perkins MAJIC 102.3) with the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting

Visit ncrtv.org/gala to reserve your spot today.

You can use the ticket form, mail a check, call 301 390 1020, or email [email protected] for details.

We hope to see you there!

05/11/2026

"CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signs off.

Before YouTube and podcasts, before even the nightly television newscasts, millions of people found out what was happening from CBS News Radio. But later this month, after 99 years, CBS News Radio is going silent."

Read more below!

Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.

05/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Tony Perkins (Tony Perkins MAJIC 102.3) will be the recipient of this year's Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting!

Tony Perkins is a veteran Washington, D.C., journalist and host. He joined NBC4 in 2023 as an anchor for News4 Today, but he's been part of the D.C. media scene for more than 30 years, as a weatherman, reporter, host and news anchor on both television and radio. Currently at NBC 4 (WRC TV), Tony Perkins has had a long and impactful career across the DC region, including time at ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX 5, and WUSA 9.

Help us honor a true broadcasting legend on October 3, 2026 at our Annual Gala!

🎟 Tickets go on sale 6/1/2026
📞 301‑390‑1020
📧 [email protected]

04/20/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The National Capital Radio and Television Museum is proud to announce the return of our Annual Gala!

Join us on October 3, 2026 for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence in broadcasting while supporting the Museum’s mission. More details—and tickets—coming soon!

Mark your calendars now!

04/18/2026

It’s a beautiful day today and we are celebrating World Amateur Radio Day! Come celebrate with us! Free admission to the museum, tours, and demonstrations! 10am-3pm. Hope to see you there!

04/10/2026

Friday Featurette: Stromberg‑Carlson Model 1500 (1951)

Quality engineering never goes out of style. The Stromberg‑Carlson 1500, built in 1951, features a five‑tube broadcast band design that delivers smooth, steady audio and timeless elegance. This restored piece exemplifies the company’s reputation for superior sound!

Come see it in person at our gift shop and hear the difference for yourself! And remember - any radios in our gift shop come with three months of parts and labor guaranteed! We can also install Bluetooth on most models, so be sure to ask about that upgrade!

04/09/2026

⏰ Event Reminder! 📻
Ham Open House — April 18 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

We’re excited to share that the Safety Education & Outreach Unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be joining us! You won't want to miss their Emergency Communications table! Stop by to see GMRS & FRS radio systems designed for off grid, disaster ready communication, including portable setups, antennas, and power solutions.
Learn how these systems can support emergency response, search and rescue, and community coordination when normal infrastructure is down.

📅 April 18
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟Free Admission!

Come see the gear, ask questions, and join the conversation on emergency preparedness!