Radio Museum

The Radio Museum of Verona, dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, is one of the most fascinating and unique institutions in the Italian museum landscape. Located in the heart of the historic center of Verona, this museum offers a journey through the history of radio communications, celebrating the innovations and discoveries that have transformed our world. Founded in 2001 and housed at the “Galileo Ferraris” State Industrial Technical Institute, the museum owes its creation to the passion of Francesco Chiantera, a collector and enthusiast of antique radios. The Radio Museum is officially recognized by the family of Guglielmo Marconi, an honor that underlines its historical and cultural importance. The museum’s collection includes over a thousand pieces, including radios, scientific equipment, documents, and memorabilia related to the great inventor and the history of radiocommunication. One of the most precious objects on display is the original directional antenna of the yacht Elettra, from which Marconi transmitted the first transatlantic radio signals in 1931. This antenna is a symbol of one of the most revolutionary discoveries of the 20th century and represents a fundamental piece of history for understanding the evolution of wireless communications. The yacht Elettra was a kind of floating laboratory where Marconi conducted many of his experiments, and the antenna is a relic of invaluable historical and scientific value. A visit to the Radio Museum offers an immersive experience that allows you to retrace the fundamental stages of radio history, from Marconi’s early inventions to the most recent developments. The collection includes early 20th-century equipment, such as the first transmitters and receivers, and vintage radios that show the evolution of design and technology over the decades. Each piece on display tells a story, testifying to the ingenuity and creativity of the inventors who made global communication possible.