Situated at Sawley Park off Nottingham Road in Derby, the Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain is a specialist museum dedicated to the history and technology of radio communication. Located in unit 16 at the DE21 6AS postcode, the museum can be reached by phone on +44 1332 224122, and further details about visiting are available through its website at radiocommunicationmuseum.org.
What the Museum Covers
As its name suggests, the museum focuses on the full sweep of radio communication history in Britain. Collections of this kind typically bring together transmitters, receivers, military radio equipment, amateur radio apparatus, and associated ephemera that trace how wireless communication developed from its earliest experimental days through to modern technology. The museum is wheelchair accessible, making it open to visitors with mobility requirements.
Planning a Visit
The museum is based in Derby, a city in the East Midlands well served by road and rail links. Visitors travelling by car will find Nottingham Road a straightforward route into the Sawley Park area. Those considering a trip should check current opening arrangements directly with the museum before travelling, as opening hours have been variable since the museum was preparing to open to the public. Contacting the museum on +44 1332 224122 or visiting radiocommunicationmuseum.org is the best way to confirm access times ahead of any visit.