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“history of broadcasting”
The Museum of Broadcasting houses one of the world's finest collections of antique radio, television, and broadcast equipment. The Museum has gained international recognition for its continuing efforts in preserving and documenting the history of an industry that has made monumental changes in the fabric of modern life. The foundation of our programming is the Joseph R. Pavek Collection containing hundreds of radio receivers, transmitters, and televisions from the first half of the Twentieth Century. Highlights include a working 1912 rotary spark-gap transmitter, crystal radios of the early Twenties, a chronologically ordered collection of vacuum tubes (including several original De Forest Audions), and one of the most extensive treasuries of radio literature ever assembled. Other attractions include the Charles Bradley Collection, representing more than thirty radio companies from the Twin Cities area, and the Jack Mullin Collection, documenting one hundred twenty-five years of audio recording technology. From the earliest days of the phonograph to talking pictures to the revolution of magnetic recording, the Mullin Collection preserves the entertainment technology that has forged the cultural achievements of the modern era. We are dedicated to the preservation of these collections and the creation of new opportunities for learning and discovery. Children can actually create their own radio broadcasts in an authentic 1960s era studio or participate in Saturday morning basic electricity classes. Amateur operators can make world-wide contacts from our state-of-the-art Ham Shack, and people of all ages can enjoy a variety of classic programs and interviews with local broadcast pioneers. Please stop in and play our original 1929 RCA Theremin, or try your hand at tuning an early 1920s radio (it’s not as easy as you might think!) and, for just a nickel, play a record on one of Wurlitzer’s first juke boxes.
Better (extremely) late than never. The Pavek affords one a step back in time to an era when Radio was dominant. I find that it has a fascinating collection of all manner of radios as well as TVs... Read more
We often talk about "hidden gems" as a good think. In the case of the Pavek Museum, it's unfortunate that this gem is hidden. It's located off Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, very near the Post... Read more
The Pavek Museum of Broadcasting is a rare gem in the Minneapolis area. It is a smaller, but quite engaging museum that is educational, entertaining for both children and adults. The museum... Read more
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