National Electronics Museum

1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA

Address:	1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA
Phone:	+1 410-765-0230
Site:	nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 10AM–2PM Closed

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Reviews 28

Charles Carlin

I flew into Baltimore and couldnt meet my cousin actually my niece until after she got off work. so I looked around and found the National electronics museum. I dont know what I expected, but I just have to investigate these small museums. now this one from the outside definitely has a military look with all the big radars and antenna out front. As it was created by people who were military contractors I expected maybe Ill find all the junk that is no longer top secret. Well it seems that people who retire in this industry have devoted a huge amount of time to saving the history that they created in the electronics industry and the military industrial complex. So different types of radars are listed, displayed, explained, and done so in a very understandable way. It is quite enlightening. then they talk about types of radios and how they were used to solve various puzzles to defend England, America, our troops, and other bits of history. To examine the satellites used for communications and their history was likewise eye opening in that all of the explainations in this museum are definitely from a different a point of view and one might read in a sanitized history book. For instance when the Germans were bombing London they were using various frequency bands that used together gave them targeting system that they could use day or night. One ingenious fellow took to the problem. He investigated in the frequency bands that were not being used by our systems and found their targeting frequencies. Then created jamming to bring another signals to confuse their system. Oh yes, now that I bring it up there were displays about jamming, counterintelligence, and more things that protected our troops and equipment. Fascinating! This is a wonderful museum to investigate if you have some time its less than a couple miles from BWI and 5 bucks what a deal I enjoyed it a lot and will add it to my list of man you want to check this place out places

Maryeta Booker

This museum is such a hidden gem! We visited it after a birthday party at a local hotel surprisingly, the hotel staff did not know anything about it though it is in walking distance. There are hands-on science/electronics items that the kids can interact with and which provide an understanding of the history, progression, and application of knowledge in electronics. My youngest gave it infinite thumbs up!!

Adam Brockway

This place was awesome I went here because I was affiliated with the Baltimore Node and Baltimore Hacker and maker spaces for the 2013 Robotfest it was a great time and the Museum was amazing. I will try to attend again some time to see the museum.

Matt Wolfe

Great for those who like military history, and seeing how it evolves over time. Currently remodeling (Jan 2017). $5 Email. Great, simple, electronic soldering kit souvenirs for ages 5 through experienced adult.

Bilal Iqbal

This place is brilliant! They have great events and programs. They go into great detail of explaining their exhibits, and have fun hands-on exhibits too! The staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful.

LA Reviews

This is a really neat place and you can learn a lot! I didnt realize there was such a cool museum right in our backyard! Definitely plan to go back here again and again. The kids enjoyed it!

bigcabba

Love this place! We were here for Robot Fest and had a blast! My daughter played with a homemade R2D2, learned about rockets, basic programming, and met some great people.

Ian Rodney

Awesome museum! Has loads of information and many pieces of equipment. I feel like I learned a lot about radio/radar systems from spending a few hours here!

Frank Ding

There are a number of interesting electronics on display, but if the lighting were brighter and less gloomy, it would be either a 4.5 or 5

Nathan Wray

Fun museum with a lot of history. Friendly staff and a lot to see and do for a smaller museum. A must visit if you are in the area.

Beverly Cornish

Our group enjoyed the tour of the exhibits. It was very informative and offered a great look at our historys communication systems.

Qi Huang

It doesnt seem much from the outside but it is so informative! Taking one star off because there is bench to rest.

Paul J

This is far larger than it appears from the street, interesting exhibits, and its free! Donations accepted.

Ted Cooper

Great museum that tells about everything that uses electronics & aviation electronics in particular.