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Visitor tip
Start with the mechanical television section featuring spinning disk sets from the 1920s, then progress chronologically through wooden 1930s-40s sets, post-war black-and-white models, and finally early color televisions. This natural flow guides you through TV history's evolution.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the camera room—reviewers highlighted it as a favorite exhibit. Many displays feature working televisions that actually power on, creating a unique opportunity to see functioning vintage technology from different eras.
About Early Television Museum
Museum of vintage TV equipment. Museum displaying a large collection of rare, vintage television sets & studio equipment.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Early Television Museum
- Location
- Hilliard, Ohio
- Focus
- Mechanical TV (1920s) through color television (1950s)
- Hours
- Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
- Membership
- $50 annually with free admission
What visitors say
The moment you walk in, the space feels warm and personal, almost like someone opened the door to their lifelong obsession and invited you inside. The museum is home to hundreds of beautifully arranged televisions from across all…
A great way to spend a cold, wintery day. The TVs are well maintained and organized. There are QR codes to give you even more info about the TVs. I like that they tell you who/where the TV were donated from. The staff was incrediblely…
It’s actually interesting to look at all the really old models. Some are just masssive with tiny screens and it makes you appreciate our modern amenities. There are several rooms, but my favorite was the camera room. It is a little…
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses mechanical television sets from the 1920s with spinning disks and tiny screens, representing some of the earliest television technology ever created
- Many of the vintage television sets in the collection are fully functional and actually work, allowing visitors to see them flicker to life rather than viewing static displays
- The museum operates as a passion project run by enthusiasts of early television history and maintains a collection of one-of-a-kind items, including some television sets that are the only known remaining examples in existence
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