Reviews of Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum)

Jim Leavitt

I am a tourguide there....lots of interesting radio stuff

Michael Schwed

Lots to learn aboit WW2

ALo

This was a really interesting Museum to me and I'm glad I took the time to finally go. The volunteers that are there to help you understand the history and the artifacts that they have in the museum, seem so interested and care about it's so much that you just can't help but discover an even greater appreciation for the history of the Chatham Marconi Center, and the radio and technology that existed to this time in our history in general. They even have a modern radio waves exhibit that lets you drive a sample drone to see how it works and why it works using the radio wave remote control.

Ralph-Peter Lang

Awesome place ????????????

Marylin Novillo

My husband and I loved visiting this center, and getting to see some amazing stuff, including an Enigma machine. The staff was very friendly. I absolutely recommend this place!

Christopher Bunting

Fascinating topic supported by enthusiastic and knowledgeable curators

Teresa Affleck

My husband and one year old daughter loved the Marconi Center the most out of so the places on Cape Cod. So many buttons to push, noises, machines, crafts, books, etc.

John Ciesla

Excellent museum; well worth visiting. Especially for WWII buffs and persons interested in the history of radio communication

Richard Peterson

Educational, a wonderful experience and reasonably priced.

Susanna Morse

Very cool place, especially if you are interested in US history and early tech.

Peter McGarvey

Right down my alley. Loved it

Stephen Chase

Best radio museum ever!!

Andrew Schaefer

We really enjoyed it, especially our kids who loved the interactive exhibits and games.

James Patella

Tiny museum...a bit hagiographic, but very pleasant staff/volunteers.

David Piersol-Freedman

A must see when you are in Chatham. Who knew this town played such an important role in our nation's history!

Stephen Westin

Fascinating history, presented well. For once, my wife was the one who didn't want to leave.

Michael Charboneau

When we arrived at the small building, we expected to spend maybe half-an-hour looking around. Between the video presentations, the displays of historical information (including a restored Enigma machine), and the temporary exhibit of women military pilots of WWII, we spent a good two hours there. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful. We didn't have time to hit the Educational Building, but it has exhibits about more modern radio communication. A good, informative museum, especially for people interested in early wireless communication, Marconi, and WWI & WWII.

Jerry Johnson

Interesting, but small. If you are interested in older trans_Atlantic radio communications you will enjoy this, otherwise skip it.

Larry Krainson

Excellent and fascinating museum. The docents know their stuff and the content and history of the museum is fascinating. Did you know they received the Titanics SOS call way back when? Find out how the Enigma machine works and why it was nearly impossible to break the code. A place to spend a few hours learning about our amazing early wireless history.

MadDog Rhody

A must see if you are a Ham Operator!! Makes you want to learn Morse Code!! Great Staff!!!

Susan Lee

Very informative and interesting.

Michael D

Very interesting little museum. If you are interested at all in the history of wireless communication, this is the place for you.

Lev Pinskiy

Anyone who has anything to do with electronics, radio or communications should not miss this place. Also shows an interesting and important part of US history. Very nice and knowledgeable personnel. Did you know that there was a service where a ship crew could telegraph a question to a shoreside doctor and receive an emergency medical advice? Attached photo shows that exhibit...

Dave Doogan

This museum is awesome. Excellent, informative and knowledgeable staff.

Larry Moffett

A remarkable effort by local volunteers to reconstitute the original Marconi wireless communications center and recount its history during the 20th century including its important role during both World Wars and in the rescue of survivors from the Titanic. Well worth a visit!

ben mclaughlin

Extremely fascinating museum. Well worth a visit

K-A George

So cool, so much history. I grew up on the Cape and had no idea the significance these buildings I drove past on a daily basis had.

The pug overlord

Very cool and interesting I love history in general loved this

Chet S

A lot of great information on world war 2 and the heroic war effort that went on here. Several videos and good displays. Must see.

Lesley Carhart

Must visit for any radio or cryptography nerd. The volunteers have done an amazing job preserving and rewriring telegraph and radio technology to be functional in the museum.

Craig Perkinson

Interesting from the perspective of technology and history.

Eduardo Blanco

This visit was an incredible experience. Enjoyed every minute of it.

David Bleakney

Quite interesting historical presentation of Radio Frequency formative years. Significant wireless communications emminated from this site.

Alan Lee

Worth the effort to stop and see

Debbie Casalie

Pretty cool museum, lots of great history. Knowledgeable staff members. Small gift shop, but good variety of souvenirs available.

Peggy Harner

Very interesting and well organized museum with mix of interactive and static exhibits plus fantastic docents who share their knowledge in a fun and interesting way. Very cool to climb the hill behind the museum and see some of the old installations.

Linda Barber

Really nice museum which gives great history of use of wireless communications. Good use of videos and audio recordings. Extra treat to see the Education center. Excellent docents.

Steven Dougherty

Excellent mixture of marine radio practice and history and with the current special exhibits WW II aviation. Very good docents.

David Mann

Enigma machine is a bonus!

Ashley Hardesty

Well, not quite I had hoped it to be. Lots of history.

Bob Wilson

Outstanding best describes the Tour of the Marconi Museum in Chatam Mass. with Mr. Ron Farris. Knowledgeable and able to convey it. Ms. Liz McCarte at the Front Desk and Museum Store was superb in customer Relation. Great Musem

nelson figueiredo

Great historical stop. Starts with a 15 minute video and then you get a detailed guided tour. Staff was very friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable. Worth a stop if you are looking to get some more history of the area.

Janet Bex

A great place to visit if you're a tech nerd or interested in World War II. Friendly, informed staff.

Eric Lewis

Great history with knowledgeable, dedicated staff

Rose Kern

Great place to visit, very interesting and interactive fun for multiple ages. Able to explore at my own speed. Seeing how the past is affecting the today....cool!

Kim Kondek

Well worth the trip! Very impressed with exhibits that allowed us to be interactive. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. We had two 15 yr old boys who loved learning morse code. Thank you!

R. Farris

Great place to learn about Marconi, RCA, Maritime Radio and the history of wireless technology.

Jay Carpinello

The place to see seals.

Becky Barlowe

Great learning experience. Ham radio operators would really enjoy this.

Jen Rhodes

Fantastic little place! Lots of hands on exhibits, several volunteers on hand all ready to answer everything you ask! ASTC reciprocal membership made it free for us to visit. So glad we did :0)

Sonya Lodge

Where am I and what's this all about? Stopped here soley by accident and now I have that answer...you will too!

Kim Mccarty

I learned a lot of history.

Christina Madden

Very interesting! Enjoyed this immensely, great staff. Two hours passed so quickly, my back didn't even think to start aching!

JoVonne Thomas

Great please to visit. Lots of great historical information!

Louis Ricci

Wonderful place, especially if you are into old time radio. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

Bert Flower

Wonderful museum, former very important marine for the North atlantic. All transmissions were done using Morse code. Worth the visit but need to take the time to figure out how everything works.

Tom Gordon

Fun, informational place

Katie Biegler

A real hidden gem in Chatham! The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Joy Shore

A treasure trove of information. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. A must-see combining history with modern day communications.

Sharon Hurley

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Educational for all ages.

Amanda Z.

If you have an interest in radio communication or 20th century history this is an interesting place to visit. While it appears to be a small museum we had no problem spending a couple hours here learning about Marconi and the site's importance during the war efforts. Nicely produced videos for each exhibit help explain what you are viewing. The museum admission allowed us to return for free in a 7 day period which was an added bonus.

Martha Jones

Great place to learn about morse code and how it was developed. Great docents who took their time to explain things.

Karen Jones

Great summer STEM classes!

Winston Miller

Must-visit for those who love science, engineering, OR history!

Bill Mangels

It's amazing to learn of the role played by South Chatham in the history of radio

Marie Eoff

Very informative. Excellent hands on experience. Would recommend to all interested in the first wireless communications, the " WW II "enigma " device and telegrams. How our past shipping industry depended on these for our safety. Wonderful hidden gem. Current Air Forces WASP exhibition also interesting.