Museum of Radio & Technology in Huntington, West Virginia

The Museum of Radio & Technology explores the birth and evolution of electronic communication and entertainment with artifacts ranging from the earliest broadcast radios to mid-century televisions to vintage computers.

Founded in 1991, the museum grew from a passion project into one of the nation’s standout collections of historical electronic gear. It preserves not just old radios but the stories of how communities connected, from the uses of Morse code to the golden age of radio broadcasts to the dawn of television.

Visitors can wander among cathedral-cabinet radios, early broadcast equipment, military communications gear, and even a working ham radio station. A dedicated section honors the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame, celebrating more than 200 local figures from radio and TV history.

The museum’s volunteer community also hosts events like swap meets, repair classes, and club gatherings that bring enthusiasts together to teach and share skills. The result is a space that’s less a polished corporate museum and more a lively clubhouse of stories, nostalgia, and tinkering that reflects both technical evolution and local culture.