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Behind The Marconi Hotel
2201 Marconi Road
Wall Township, NJ
The RTM is a part of the InfoAge Science History Learning Center and
Museum located at the former U.S. Army Evans Signal Laboratory.
The original site was constructed by Marconi in 1914 as a
transatlantic radio receiver site.
The Museum is open every Wednesday,
Saturday, and Sunday, 1PM to 5PM or by appointment.
10AM Wednesday is our usual work day. Show up and pitch in.
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Museum traces the development of radio from before spark to beyond
cellphones. |
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The
truly magic thing about radios is that they play. Many of the set
on display have been lovingly restored to operating condition.
The museum is equipped with an antenna and cable distribution
system incorporating a local transmitter to provide vintage programming
as well as live broadcasts of-the-air. |
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The Radio Technology
Museum is also the home of the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame that
recoganizes many of the great radio personalities. |
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The Hands-On Lab
gives childeren of all ages the opportunity to play with radio.
Displays include:
- Crystal Set
- Jacob's Ladder
- Plasma Ball
- Tesla Coil
- Basic Electrical Experiments
The Museum also hosts
special educational events such as the Crystal-Set Seminar.
Here's some PICTURES. |
