Johnson Victrola Museum

Johnson Victrola Museum Founded in 1967, the Johnson Victrola Museum details the origin of recorded music.

Exhibits showcase the life and legacy of Eldridge Reeves Johnson, a pioneer in early sound recording and co-founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. The Johnson Victrola Museum is one of five museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, an agency of the state of Delaware. The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is an agency of the State of Delaware, organized as a Division within the Department of State.

We miss our visitors! Here are some behind the scenes photos of what has been going on the past several months. From mov...
08/31/2026

We miss our visitors! Here are some behind the scenes photos of what has been going on the past several months.

From moving all of the objects out of the museum to starting the demo process, a lot has been happening.

When it is all complete the museum will be back better than ever!

See you this Fall.

In tandem with the ongoing semiquincentennial celebrations, The Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents ...
08/03/2026

In tandem with the ongoing semiquincentennial celebrations, The Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents unique historic program offerings across all three Delaware counties.

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DOVER, Del. –– In tandem with the ongoing semiquincentennial celebrations, The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents unique historic program offerings across all three Delaware counties. Visitors young […]

07/31/2026

HCA announces New Hires: Deputy Director, Communications Manager/PIO and Site Supervisor of historic New Castle site, Cooch’s Bridge.

The Johnson Victrola Museum, opened in 1967 by the Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), is home to a large co...
07/06/2026

The Johnson Victrola Museum, opened in 1967 by the Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), is home to a large collection of victrolas and related memorabilia and is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation.

Despite the construction and site closure, the Museum still was an active part of Dover Days in May represented by a portable Victrola Museum display on the Green at the Old State House.

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Johnson Victrola Museum, established in honor of E. R. Johnson’s legacy as a businessman and pioneer in the recording industry, undergoes renovation.

Since we are currently closed for renovations, it seems like an appropriate time to reflect and share this flashback pho...
05/27/2026

Since we are currently closed for renovations, it seems like an appropriate time to reflect and share this flashback photo. Here is an image of JVM during its early construction phase.

Description: A crane sets roof trusses for the Johnson Memorial Building (Johnson Victrola Museum). This negative was taken in the morning of August 15, 1966.

Photo via: Delaware Public Archives

Do our visitors miss us? Because we miss you! Enjoy some images we took before all the museum items were boxed and seale...
05/08/2026

Do our visitors miss us? Because we miss you!

Enjoy some images we took before all the museum items were boxed and sealed prior to the move.

We look forward to seeing everyone again this Fall. When we have more information, we will share on our main page along with Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs page!

See you all soon.

Address

375 S New Street
Dover, DE
19904

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(302) 739-3262

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