National Electronics Museum 4.5 (reviews)

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About National Electronics Museum

It's an electric learning experience on your next family day out if you head to the National Electronics Museum! This fascinating museum features 9 permanent exhibits and plus one rotating temporary exhibit, so there can be something new to see if you go back again!

As you make your way through the galleries, you will see all the breakthroughs in electronic history through areas of communications, radar, countermeasures, underwater and even satellites! 

Kids will be able to enjoy the hands-on equipment to generate electricity and even experiment with magnetism. They can learn how electromagnetic waves power our cell phones, help us see into space and even cook our food!

Did you know at the National Electronics Museum you can even become part of a human battery?

History can come to life as kids explore the development of the Morse telegraph and the Bell telephone, and they can even check out an early amateur radio "shack".

The National Electronics Museum also cover the history of WWII, showcasing how radars were used to detect enemy aircraft, and through to the Cold War and how radar led to the household microwave oven and even measured the speed of your car!

For those in the family who love history, technology and electronics, the National Electronics Museum is one to be on your list for your next family day out!

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Adults $7.00

Children $5.00 for students

Free Under 5 years

Last Update 2023

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National Electronics Museum FAQ’s

Any top tips when visiting?

A self-guided tour generally takes an hour so allow enough time to see everything!

Does National Electronics Museum have a gift shop?

There is a gift shop in the museum lobby where you can pick up souvenirs and gifts to take home!

Teachers corner

They offer guided tours for students to learn about telegraph, radio, radar, satellites and many more electronic marvels. There are plenty of hands on exhibits for students to explore too! You can add on workshops to the programs, and they can also go to you with their Outreach Programs if you can't make it to them!

Is National Electronics Museum fully accessible?

The museum is accessible and currently has two wheelchairs, which are offered free of charge and on a first-come-first-served basis.

Any additonal information?

Be sure to check out our website for seasonal events and educational workshops.