Rotterdams Radio Museum
Volunteer-run museum of radio, television, computers and hi-fi with around 2,000 devices above an electronics shop in Rotterdam – free admission.
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About the museum
The Stichting Rotterdams Radio Museum foundation was established in November 1998 by Harry de Jong Sr., the former director of the Rotterdam electronics retailer Correct. Together with Peter Ivens, the former head of Grundig Nederland, and Henk Heessels, formerly director of JVC Nederland, he formed the board until 2014. Correct has been the main sponsor from the start, provides premises and bears a large part of the costs; the work itself is done by volunteers.
For a long time the collection was housed in a historic building, a former storage shed of the Dutch railways. It has since moved to the second floor above the Correct shop on the Ceintuurbaan. On display are around 2,000 radios, televisions and related electronic devices, the oldest dating from the early days of radio reception around 1900.
The exhibition is divided into radio and sound carriers, television and video, computers and telecommunications, marine and broadcasting technology, and hi-fi and high-end stereo. The volunteers restore and document the items, demonstrate devices and run a library of books, magazines and data carriers. There is a free programme for school classes, along with a friends' association and themed exhibitions.
Highlights
- Around 2,000 radios, televisions and electronic devices since about 1900
- Dedicated section on television and video from the Nipkow disc onwards
- Working historic computers from Apple to Tulip
- Amateur radio station, in operation at weekends
- Free admission and free parking
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung Rotterdams Radio Museum – Collection on radio, television, video, computers, radio and marine electronics and hi-fi technology spanning more than a century.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Stichting Rotterdams Radio Museum
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Special programmes for groups and companies by arrangement. |
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Admission free; donations and a friends' association (Donateur from €25 per year) support the museum.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the second floor; there is a lift and a toilet.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rotterdam-Noord
NS station Rotterdam-Noord
By car
Free parking
Free car park of Correct at the building.
The Ceintuurbaan is clearly visible from the A20; after the exit, follow the Gordelweg to the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | School classes from year 5 of primary school receive a short history lesson with small experiments and a questionnaire free of charge; adapted programmes are available for secondary school, senior groups and companies. Special tours and events are possible outside opening hours. |
