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American Museum of Radio and Electricity
Category: Arts & Entertainment Museums Museums [Edit]
1312 Bay StBellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-3886
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for American Museum of Radio and Electricity
6 reviews in English
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Review from Elena M.
8/2/2010
What a fabulously cool place!
Another lifetime ago, I stumbled across the old Bellingham Antique Radio Museum in Fairhaven and thought it was just amazing. I've always been a fan of "old" things and think that old technology is especially cool. This museum had a great collection of old radios and related items (e.g., antique horn speakers). I had such a fun afternoon exploring all the museum had to offer.
That collection has now been merged with another enthusiast's accumulation of memorabilia related to the history of electricity to form the American Museum of Radio and Electricity. This new museum has an incredible -- and quite large -- collection of all things related to radio, electricity, musical instruments, phonographs, telegraphs and much more!
The staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They love taking time to explain the history of the items in the collection and to demonstrate how they work.
Yes, we'll be back! -
Review from Jim C.
WA
8/10/2008
The American Museum of Radio and Electricity is another gem that helps elevate Bellingham above its college-town competition.
The museum is surprisingly large, with exhibits tracing the history and science of electricity, telegraphy, and wireless radio broadcast. The collection includes priceless examples of classic lab instruments, electric and electronic musical instruments, radios of all shapes and sizes, phonographs, music boxes, and much, much more.
The volunteer staff at the museum help take it to another level, with detailed knowledge and a willingness to give tours and provide explanations and demos of rare items. I've been present for demos of different types of phonographs, a hands-on demonstration of an early theremin, and a large-scale demo of static electricity and tesla coils.
The staff also actively restore and revive classic artifacts of the radio era.
The facility includes plenty of room for classes and music events, and a low-powered radio station (KMRE) that preserves classic recordings and radio broadcasts.Listed in: Bumpin' in Bellingham
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Review from Liv L.
Seattle, WA
6/27/2010
Fun museum - especially if you have younger/pre-teen kids. A huge collection & hands on fun (they encourage you to turn things on, use the machines, etc). The staff in the back (ask them any questions) - were really helpful.
The Moog Theramin was esp. fun.
If you're in town, stop in - the only drawback is the odd front desk woman (she absolutely does not relate well to kids)! -
Review from glenn e.
Blaine, WA
5/7/2006
this is a world class collection. radio- america's first electronic home entertainment. See the cutting edge equipment of an earlier time.
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Review from ashley h.
Bellingham, WA
2/23/2011
Super fun for the whole family! Very informative and there's so much to see.
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Review from phil t.
Bellingham, WA
10/18/2009 3 photos
If you have any interest in the history of electricity and radio this museum is an absolute MUST. The treasures available for close inspection are just amazing and represent every era from Ben Franklin to about 1950. It's a treasure trove for both old and young visitors. The recently added amateur radio shack is a real attraction for Ham's living in or visiting Bellingham. A fully functional HF, UHF, VHF station available for any licensed ham to operate (W7MRE). And don't miss the studio of commercial radio station KMRE that is located on the premisis. The musem is open Wed-Sat 11:00-4:00. Admission is cheap.
