The Incredibly Unique Museum That’s Right Here In Connecticut
Here at Only In Your State, we love museums that sound like they should be dull to outsiders of the subject, but are actually fascinating. For example, you might not have much of an interest in horology (the study of timekeeping), but the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol is surprisingly interesting! One similar museum in Connecticut that sounds like it’s geared towards a specialized audience is the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut in Windsor. This place runs the gauntlet of communications technology, with displays on telephones, phonographs, computers, and more. It’s a fascinating place no matter your prior interest level on the subject.
You'll want to plan for at least a couple of hours for your visit. "Radio and communications" is just as broad of a topic as it sounds.
Here, you can find pretty much any kind of device used for communication. Ham radios, phonographs, jukeboxes, old computers: hundreds of years of history are on display here!
The interactive features make this a great option for an outing with kids, particularly those who have an interest in science and history.
The museum offers self-guided tours or you can take a volunteer-run tour. We highly recommend a guided tour, as the docents are excellent and happy to answer any questions!
Whether you're old enough to remember some of these items from your youth or so young that you've never encountered them, you'll see plenty of fascinating relics here.
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