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Visitors and others checking checking out some equipments...
The museum is just one of the many interesting things to do in these beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina... just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway on the campus of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College near downtown Asheville and many other attractions. If you're visiting, or just want to know what's going on , check out the excellent site Asheville Now !
VISITORS PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING THANKSGIVING BUT SPECIAL TOURS can be arranged for the last week in November, the first two weeks in December and during January-early February. On February 15th regular Friday openings from 1-3pm each Friday will resume. (See the Contacts link at the top).
Museum exhibits range from Atwater Kent, Philco, Silvertone, Crosley, Hammarlund, Harvey Wells, test instruments, spark gap transmitters, keys, ancient QSL cards and more! Our staff are volunteers with an interest in radio history and electronics - the museum provides a wonderful opportunity to interest young folks in radio.
The museum is sponsored by QCWA Chapter 145.
Several of our young visitors enjoying a turn at the key...
Our staff is involved in teaching and licensing future amateur radio
operators - call Norman Harrill for this: 828-253-1192.
We want all visitors to feel at home; this is a museum where you can touch the radios and do things. You may also see our amateur radio station.
Although many radios and other radio items have been generously donated, vintage radio equipment, microphones, and publications are always needed - all of which qualify for a tax deduction to the full extent of the law.
The museum has an amateur radio station, W4AFM, a call which once belonged to a leader in radio, Bill Hayes, who was licensed in 1926 and guided many in the world of amateur radio.
Remember, now there is a place in the Southeast for your important collection to be enjoyed by many others!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER? We are a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation will help us to expand our museum properly. More about this, just click here: Membership and other contributions . We encourage you to become a member regardless of your location...and remember, with your membership you can bring as many people as you wish!. Join us in helping to save the history of radio via your membership or other contributions. Note: If you are interested in longer term planning such as a personal legacy in your will or the donation of securities, for example, please click on the Giving link above.
WHERE IS THE MUSEUM? (see Contacts/Directions link above for map and more). We are just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway on the campus of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. From I-40, take Exit 50 to Hendersonville Road (US 25 North) which becomes Biltmore Avenue. Stay in the right lane. In the Mission hospital area, turn left on Victoria Road and go a mile....when you see a pedestrian overpass, turn right (UP the hill). Park in the spaces marked with white strips in several lots. The Elm Building is very near you. You are entering it on the 2nd floor. Go to the elevator in the center ( see display there), and go up one floor to the museum in Room 315. (You can also find the Elm building by taking a right at the Smith-McDowell house, go 200 feet and park on your left in a white space).
WHEN CAN WE SEE IT? (SEE THE NOTICE AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE AS REGULAR FRIDAY OPENINGS WILL NOT RESUME UNTIL LATER IN FEBRUARY. (During the rest of the year , we are normally open each Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm, but you can also call for a tour on other weekdays as our volunteers can take you through on other days with a little advance notice). See the Contacts/Directions Link above for names, telephone numbers and email addresses. Tours on days other than Friday 1-3pm are $5 per person, children under 13 free.
An Interesting Addition.....
The Spark Gap Transmitter below was constructed by Harry Mills, K4HU. It is in working condition; we are very pleased to have this fine donation.
