The special exhibition 100 Years of Radio in Austria shows the social circumstances and various interests that have shaped radio in Austria. It traces the development of a fascinating medium from its early beginnings, its dark side as a propaganda tool, the “breakout” of radio from the confines of home and its path to becoming a popular companion in everyday life and leisure.
Historical objects such as the cat’s whisker detector and the Kronstorf Transmitter illustrate the technical challenges and also tell of the socio-political aspect that has shaped the medium from the very beginning. More than a hundred audio examples, ranging from sports broadcasts and chronicle reports to scientific lectures, give visitors a vivid impression of programming from the early days of radio to the present day.
The special exhibition 100 Years of Radio in Austria is a journey through the history of this mass medium, which has constantly reinvented itself over time and still plays an important role in our lives today.
Historical objects such as the cat’s whisker detector and the Kronstorf Transmitter illustrate the technical challenges and also tell of the socio-political aspect that has shaped the medium from the very beginning. More than a hundred audio examples, ranging from sports broadcasts and chronicle reports to scientific lectures, give visitors a vivid impression of programming from the early days of radio to the present day.
The special exhibition 100 Years of Radio in Austria is a journey through the history of this mass medium, which has constantly reinvented itself over time and still plays an important role in our lives today.
Teenagers & Adults
ONLINE EXHIBITION
Discover the new online exhibition of the Österreichischer Mediathek on 100 years of radio history in Austria.
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Partner of Technisches Museum Wien
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