Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio, History museum in Martello Tower, Howth, Ireland
The exhibits at Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum showcase telecommunications equipment from the 1840s, including Morse devices, gramophones, crystal sets, and valve radios.
The Martello Tower housing the museum was constructed in 1805 as part of coastal defenses, and in 1852 became the landing point for the first Ireland-Wales communication cable.
The museum displays the collection of Pat Herbert, who gathered radio equipment since the 1950s and dedicated his life to preserving telecommunications heritage.
Located on Abbey Street opposite the Abbey Tavern, the museum opens daily from May to October and weekends only from November to April.
The museum operates an amateur radio station, EI0MAR, allowing visitors to experience direct connections with radio operators worldwide.
Location: Fingal
Location: Leinster
Location: County Dublin
Inception: 2003
Address: Museum of Vintage Radio, Martello Tower, 2 Abbey St, Howth, Dublin, D13 V099 D13 YC61
Phone: +353863818865
Website: https://hurdygurdyradiomuseum.wordpress.com
GPS coordinates: 53.38766,-6.06365
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
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