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Media of Our Times: A Journey Through the History of Radio and Television

Witness the technological and design evolution of consumer electronics in recreated 20th-century interiors.

Step into 'Media of Our Times – History of Radio and Television' to explore how these technologies transformed daily life. The exhibition recreates domestic and commercial spaces from the 1930s to the 1990s, illustrating significant changes in design and societal integration. Discover the innovations that shaped communication and culture across nearly a century.

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Exhibition summary

Explore the evolution of media technology in 'Media of Our Times – History of Radio and Television.' This exhibition features recreated commercial and living spaces from the 1930s to the 1990s, showcasing the changing design of radio and television equipment and its place in daily life.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Media of Our Times – History of Radio and Television' offers a journey into the past, recreating commercial and residential interiors from the 1930s, 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s. Visitors can observe the innovations that filled store shelves and the evolving role of radio and television in homes over nearly a century. The exhibition details the changing design of consumer electronics in radio and teletechnology. It also highlights the legendary transmitters of Radio 'Solidarność' and their crucial role in sustaining the spirit of social protest between 1981 and 1989, which paved the way for a truly democratic modern Poland. The theoretical and experimental foundations for radio and television were laid by figures like James Clerk Maxwell, Heinrich Hertz, and Nikola Tesla in the late 19th century, leading to unprecedented discoveries and inventions that revolutionized human communication by enabling instant transmission over vast distances. This new method fulfilled a fundamental social need for exchanging thoughts, sensations, and emotions, profoundly influencing culture and civilization, a relevance that continues into the present day.

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Information about planning your visit can be found via the provided link. Specific ticketing details for this exhibition are not detailed on this page, but general museum visit planning is suggested. [Zaplanuj wizytę](https://nmt.waw.pl/dla-zwiedzajacych/) This exhibition is part of the museum's permanent displays, suggesting ongoing access rather than a temporary engagement. Further details on admission can be sought through the museum's visitor information services.

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