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You are free to walk the museum on your own but if you would like to
schedule a tour the Historical Electronics Museum offers a variety of
tour options including a General Tour, Student Tours and Themed Tours.
Please fill out the form below and indicate which tour you prefer. For more information contact Vedet Coleman, Education and Outreach Director vcoleman.hem@gmail.com
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General Tour:
( Ages 10+) This tour consists of a brief overview of the
museum and an introduction to the development of military defense
electronics. The tour begins in the fundamentals gallery and ends in
the space gallery, covering the developments of general electronics,
radar, communications, countermeasures, sonar, and imagery. The tour
lasts roughly 1-1.5 hours.
Student Tours: (Grades 3-8)
This tour is designed to comply with
elementary and middle school science and history standards. The
teacher/group leader will specify what topics will be covered in the
tour, to coordinate with their studies. Each topic lasts thirty minutes
and includes interactive or hands on activities. Tours will last
approximately 1-1.5 hours. Please click here for a list of topics and a
printable flyer.
Themed Tours: (High School and Adult)
These tours cover history,
military and technology themes, and are designed for those interested in
a different perspective on developments in the field of defense
electronics. The tours are themed as follows: Stories from the Front
Lines (military history tour), Tragedies and Triumphs (biography tour),
and Myths, Misconceptions and Melodramas (myths and legends tour). The
tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. For more information on these
tours and a printable flyer, please click here.
Additional Information:
Price: There is no charge to book/reserve a tour at HEM!
Parking: There is ample parking around the museum. There are two lots
adjoining the museum and additional parking space across the street.
The museum is also handicapped accessible.
Food Services: The museum does not have a cafeteria on-site. If you
would like to bring bag lunches, an area for eating can be provided.
There are also many restaurants near the museum.
Confirmation Policy: Please confirm your reservation two weeks prior to
the tour date.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that emergencies occur, however,
please notify of the museum of a cancellation at least 24 hours before
the tour date.
For additional information or questions regarding tours, please contact Vedet Coleman, Education and Outreach Director at vcoleman.hem@gmail.com
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