Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT — Attraction in Windsor

This is a 6star museum for sure. It is an incredible collection of what some might call junk, that has been classified, loved, repaired and tended to create a historic timeline of electronics, communication, theatre, radio and more. The guided tour is the best, and the guide is so excited, it is almost too much information. These guys know their stuff and are so very excited to share all they have to offer. This place needs to be on the map for all museum goers and history buffs. there is so much that it boggles the mind to start to list things in the review. So I will list a few and there are so many more. Imagine getting to play music on an original Edison Phonograph. with wax recordings. Then step up to the second model Edison created in the thirties and listen to the improvement. Then step up the the next level with thick records and learn how they were created and listen again. If I only got that part of the tour I would have been ecstatic and happily overwhelmed. But the history and stories continued about theatre and projection. the first projectors and the meaning of lime light. How traveling movies were the rage in the twenties and what got peoples attention. and on and on and on Any way I describe it, this is a wow wow wow museum...

This is one of those hidden nerdy gems in Connecticut that one may see signs for throughout Hartford. This was a really enjoyable and informative experience! The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable in their antiques. There were a couple of demonstrations that John was happy to share with us, such as a tesla coil, self playing piano, and various working vintage record players. There were even working vintage televisions and computers! There were several interactive items too, such as a telegraph, radios, and vintage phones. The fee is rather cheap, especially for veterans and students. They only take cash, checks, and paypal; however, the front desk clerk was nice enough to do an IOU (send a check in the mail) since I didn't have cash on me! They have a restroom inside; it's in the room next to the self playing pianos. The parking is extremely spacious, and it didn't feel crowded at all while we adventured.

Overall, I really enjoyed sating my nerdy side for antique radios and communication devices, and highly recommend it! Thanks for the great...

First of all, I didn’t realize the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum existed until my HS buddy who now lives in Arizona called me up and invited me to go with him. I hesitated about going because I didn’t think I would be interested and boy was I wrong. When you first go in you are immediately struck by the thousands of electronic artifacts crammed from ceiling to floor and in every corner. The bonus was our museum guide Art, who shared a lifetime of knowledge and insight about every facet of radio and communication technology with our tour group. Want to see the first color television, radio built inside a fridge or Tesla’s invention? How about the first computers or modern stereos and Walkmans? Then do yourself a favor and go with the kids and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two that will blow your mind. Plus, some of the electronics are hands on. Prices are between $5 to $10 depending on age and/or affiliations. Go...