Museum Moment: ON AIR! Interior's Radio History

Catch a 20-minute "Museum Moment" with the Interior Museum's chief curator Tracy Baetz. You'll be visiting the Interior's historic North Penthouse which in 1937-1938 was outfitted as the nation's first radio studio in a Federal office building. Hear sound clips from some of the famous broadcasts recorded here and learn about the studio's role in World War II and beyond. She'll even have some of the scripts from programs produced in 1939! 

Museum Moments are a new series of brief, 20-minute informal presentations in which you can count on hearing, visiting, learning, or seeing something fascinating related to the Department of the Interior's history. It might be a special artifact, a tie-in with a historical event, a mini-tour, a new addition to the museum's collection, or even a behind-the-scenes peek at a current museum project. 

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Museum gallery is located on the first floor, just beyond the C Street Lobby visitor entrance to the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.