What a wonderful surprise in central Kilgore. The museum is a collection of all things broadcasting and communications. The collection of artifacts vary from tvs, radios, cameras of all types and even a mocked up broadcast news desk where you can be your own news anchor or weather man. A definite treat when in or passing thru Kilgore. read more

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Who would think you would find a Smithsonian-quality museum in the small east Texas town of Kilgore?! Rick Rowe of KTBS TV did, and he took me there on a recent visit. OUTSTANDING! No need to have ever worked in TV or even have an interest in it to truly enjoy this amazing place. It is an incredible walk-back-in-time... re-living memories, and discovering things you maybe never even knew about: The actual camera that was right there when Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. The cameras used on the original Jackie Gleason Show (with a FILM camera attached to it!) The first remote truck from ESPN, and the first remote "bus" (an amazing, perfect restoration) that covered the Kennedy assassination. And the first TV sets... first projection TVs (from the 40s!), first radios... Victrolas... Edisons... All this and tons more, plus an extremely friendly, accommodating, and super-knowledgeable staff that love sharing the great history in those rooms. DEFINITELY worth driving to Kilgore to see! read more

This Museum was exceptional. I recommend stopping in to visit. The tour guide was awesome and showed us lots of stuff we would of never noticed. Thank you! read more

This museum is the most amazing collection of history. Every kind of music, TV, radio, or media of any kind is gathered here. The folks who own and operate the museum know EVERYTHING about their collection. I have been multiple times and still learn something new each time I go. Definitely go visit them!!! read more

This is a must stop in when you're even close to Kilgore. Truly an Audio Video Techie Geek dream place that his wife will enjoy as well!!! They have camera's that have seen the news, your favorite sitcom, and even the JFK shooting. You can see the history of broadcasting - both radio and TV. You can truly get an appreciation for the guys behind the camera, lugging those huge things around, to the disk jockey with the tricks to the trade - such as how to transition from commercial to song, to how to ensue the songs were timed correctly for the hourly news update!!! For you sports fans, they have one of the first 3 trucks ESPN had!!! One recommendation - if the.owner offers to take you on a tour - Take him up on it!!! Very interesting history on all the stuff!!! read more

Very cool place to visit, young or old, to see how broadcast media has evolved with lots of 20th century sound, video, and recording technology and memorabilia. Old television production and radio production items, wonderfully preserved and one of the largest collections in the US curated and cared for by an amazingly knowledgeable staff. Cool day trip, allow 1-2 hours to take it all in. read more

The best kept secret in East Texas. I didn't really know what to expect before I walked in, but I was blown away by the vast collection of TV cameras and other media. The DuMont bus is a wonder of technology. It is amazing what the news crews worked with so many years ago. My daughter was enthralled, because she has not seen devices like these. (She's 14, so she only knows smart phones and iPads.) I highly recommend this as a stop on a Friday or Saturday. My favorite exhibit was the camera that caught the killing of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby. read more

Such an amazing museum full of history, broadcast memorabilia and a fantastic, well-educated staff. We thought we would pop in for 20-30 mins. Instead we stayed well over an hour and had to pull ourselves away. We also had three teenagers that totally enjoyed it. HIGHLY recommend stopping by and touring!! read more

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I think this is one of the most interesting museums I have ever visited. The gentleman that conducts the tour is most knowledgeable. He really brings to life everything in the museum. We went expecting to spend an hour there,, and ended up leaving after two hours and still wanting to stay longer. This is a great place to take children or anyone. read more

Tremendous collection of broadcast cameras and equipment, including a remote truck from 1949. Every item is in great condtion including the remote truck. Also a collection of early radios. There is a working radio DJ booth, television master control room and audio control room. There is a working TV news set up with two cameras chroma key and weather map. Children (or you) can be the anchor or weather reporter. The host can describe every aspect of the equipment and industry in great detail. read more

Fantastic museum. Awesome collection! Stumbled on it mostly by accident. Spent a couple of hours there. Guided by Mr. Conrad. A wealth of knowledge about the broadcast industry, particularly in the DFW area. I highly recommend this even if you don't think you're interested in this type of activity. You will change your mind. Cannot say enough positive things. I'll be visiting again whenever I'm in the area. read more