Audio/Visual interpretation, utilizing a period film and taped radio broadcasts from the museum's archives, is provided in addition to the more traditional photographic and text Information in a lively and unique atmosphere. in this way the importance of Radio and Television in the social development of the 20th century is demonstrated. Examples include, the early news and light entertainment programmes of the Twenties and Thirties, through to the electronic news gathering and video technology of the present. The last Section of the museum features a comprehensive display of the developments in satellite radio and television and the future of broadcasting.
Particular emphasis is made of the education facilities at the museum; an
Educational programme has been planned to cater for visiting school parties
and students studying in the field of broadcasting and information technology, within the National Curriculum.

The museum is overseen by a charitable trust, governed by a board of trustees and it's policies are dedicated to provide for the advancement of
Public education by the provision of the museum.

The relocation of the museum to Harwich has proved to be a valuable asset
to the tourism of the Tendring peninsular and has enabled the living history
of British Broadcasting to be presented to the general public in the form
of an information and educational museum for the generations of the future.

The museum is indebted to the generosity of the owners of private collectors who have placed, on loan, to the National Vintage Wireless & Television Museum Trust many valuable exhibits and those who have donated treasured possessions.
                  Many thanks:

                   Tony O'Neil curator

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