Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Broadcasting museum in St. Louis Park, US
Description
The Pavek Museum is a broadcasting museum in St. Louis Park that houses old radio sets, television equipment, and broadcasting technology from many decades. The collection documents how broadcasting technology developed and changed over time.
History
Joe Pavek started collecting broadcasting equipment in 1946 while teaching at Dunwoody Institute. The museum was later established to preserve this collection and document the history of radio and television technology.
Culture
The museum shows how radio and television changed the way people communicated, through objects and materials that shaped generations of listeners and viewers.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours where visitors can explore the collection with a guide. It is a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to find out exact opening times and any access requirements.
Did you know?
The museum holds Magnetophon tape recorders that came from Germany to America and revolutionized recording technology there. These German machines show how important innovations in broadcast technology sometimes came from unexpected sources.
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