Orkney Wireless Museum, Radio technology museum in Kirkwall, Scotland
The Orkney Wireless Museum presents an array of radio equipment, from 1930s domestic models to military communication devices used during World War II.
Founded in 1983 by Jim MacDonald, the museum originated from his personal collection of electrical items gathered throughout his lifetime in St Margaret's Hope.
The collection features the No. 19 Tank Set, early recording equipment, and domestic wireless receivers that reflect radio technology advancement in British society.
The museum operates from April to September, with opening hours Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30 and Sundays from 14:30 to 16:30.
Visitors can interact with a century-old crystal set and examine an actual spy suitcase radio used for covert operations during wartime periods.
Location: Orkney Islands
Inception: 1983
Address: Kiln Corner, 1 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LB KW15 1LB
Website: http://gb2owm.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 58.98530,-2.95611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:49
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