Radiomuseet, Göteborg

About the museum

The Radiomuseet is run by Radiohistoriska Föreningen i Västsverige (Radio History Association of Western Sweden), which was formed on 3 December 1983 at a conference at the Industrimuseet in Gothenburg. The initiative was taken by three radio amateurs, and the association was first allowed to show its radio sets at the Industrimuseet.

When the Industrimuseet faced closure, the association looked for premises of its own. On 5 March 1994 it was able to rent the long-empty former drawing office in Götaverken’s old shipyard area, and the museum is still there today.

The collections consist of radio sets and technology that members have gathered over the years. They are arranged in areas such as amateur radio, audio, radio valves, car radio, military radio, maritime radio, aviation radio, broadcasting, radio studio, fixed telephony, measuring instruments and television. The museum also has a library and searchable databases, and visitors can take part in the guided tour through a virtual tour on the website.

Highlights

• Collections on amateur radio, radio valves and broadcasting
• Areas on military radio, maritime radio and aviation radio
• Radio studio and television
• Audio guide with QR codes and a virtual tour
• Activities for children, for example building a radio and playing the theremin

Permanent exhibition

• Radiohistoria i områden – The museum’s collections are shown in areas such as amateur radio, radio valves, broadcasting, military radio, maritime radio, aviation radio, radio studio, telephony and television.

Founded

1983

Operated by

Radiohistoriska Föreningen i Västsverige

Admission & discounts

Coffee or tea and a biscuit are included in the admission. Members of Radiohistoriska Föreningen i Västsverige have free admission on presentation of a membership card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 lift has automatic doors, and a stair lift takes visitors up the last half flight of stairs. A wheelchair can be borrowed at the museum. An accessible toilet and an accessible parking space are outside the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

An activity bag for 6–7-year-olds and an activity folder for 9–11-year-olds are available at reception. Children can, among other things, build a radio, tune a crystal receiver, play the theremin and learn the Morse alphabet. School classes receive a short introduction, a tour of about 30 minutes and an hour of experiments.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop, mainly on the website, with radio sets, books, radio valves and records.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 80 guests.

The lecture hall Hugo Hammars sal has about 80 seats and is rented out to associations and companies, for example for seminars, meetings and trade fairs.

Plan your visit