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California Historical Radio Society Museum, Alameda

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About California Historical Radio Society Museum

The California Historical Radio Society Museum at Radio Central in Alameda preserves the history of radio technology and broadcasting. Visitors explore vintage radio equipment, wireless telegraphy devices, FM radios, Hi-fi systems, amateur radio, phonographs, television sets, and other sound reproduction and transmission devices. The museum displays advertising, periodicals, and publications related to radio broadcasting alongside audio recordings and histories of Bay Area radio stations and personalities. Founded in 1974 by electronic engineers and antique radio collectors, the California Historical Radio Society operates as a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to research, restoration, and preservation of early radio artifacts and ephemera. The organization's nearly 700 members include preservationists, restorers, collectors, historians, researchers, and educators. The museum serves visitors interested in learning about radio pioneers like Marconi, De Forest, and David Sarnoff, and how radio technology evolved from early wireless experiments to modern wireless communications. The museum is located on Alameda Island in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What’s on at California Historical Radio Society Museum

3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 17 · 1:00 pmEvent

Retro Roadshow Returns!

A special event exploring science fiction, horror, and video game histories, including the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. Families get hands-on access to vintage computers and classic gaming consoles.

“Dates: October 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm”

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Oct 24 · 10:00 amEvent

Sound Bites Event- Then and Now

Kids become technology detectives exploring telephone evolution from candlestick to cell phones. Participants learn about each type, practice dialing, and make calls in a 1900s phone booth.

“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 10:00 am”

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Nov 7 · 8:00 amEvent

CHRS Swap Meet

An electronics swap meet where families bring items to buy and sell. Setup begins at 8am and sales open at 9am, offering vintage electronics and collectibles.

“Dates: November 7, 2026 at 8:00 am”

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