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National Capital Radio & Television Museum, Bowie, MD
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National Capital Radio & Television Museum

A Bowie museum devoted to the history of radio, television, and other electronic media.

2608 Mitchellville Rd., Bowie, Maryland 20716 · Bowie, MD

About National Capital Radio & Television Museum

The museum in Bowie, Maryland gathers and cares for broadcast equipment, programming, and printed materials. Its exhibits trace how electronic media developed and how it shaped everyday life. Visitors can join interactive guided tours on set weekend schedules, and current displays cover early wireless communication and the rise of television.

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