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Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

1312 Bay St, Bellingham, WA (Formerly American Museum of Radio and Electricity)
360-788-3886
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Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Bellingham
Type: Museums, Speciality Museums
Owner description: The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits... more » Owner description: The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history. « less
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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A friend and I visited here on a weekend trip and it was great! Jim walked us through the whole museum showing us fascinating machines and giving us information about history that are best told rather than read. There was lots to see and hands on sections that were a lot of fun. Great value and a must see for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Alright, I have to admit, you dont actually have to be a mad scientist to enjoy this place. This fully interactive hands-on museum will delight everyone of all ages. We spent a good four hours and could have spent more. My advice is to take advantage of everything the musuem has to offer, make a day of it and don't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

My family and I went to visit this little museum in Bellingham and had a great time. Make sure you take time to see the electrical show with the Tesla coil. Very cool and the volunteers there are great!

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Auburn, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

It's fun and there are many interesting and beautiful pieces of electricity's history. We wish we could have gotten into the Faraday cage, but that only happens on weekends--so we'll have to come back.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I'm in the electrical industry, so I'm biased, but I thought this was a great attraction. The collections of old radios and TVs brought back memories of my childhood - I guess I'm getting old. Much of the museum is static displays, so it may not appeal to kids, but the volunteer docents were great at showing off the exhibits.... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

This museum gives visitors a chance to try old electric inventions out for themselves, hands-on, from old telephones to Morse code and theremins! It is fun to see the progression in every day communication.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

This is a must see. The items on display are so well preserved and displayed. Wonderful for all. Especially great if you have an older person with you or someone that knows what life was like when radio was king. Please, as a personal favor to yourself, go see it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

The staff is so helpful and enthusiastic, you cannot help but get into the science of electricity. They were quick to show us how things worked and answer our questions. I noticed that all those old items on display had not been allowed to get dusty. That could easily happen considering the size of the collection.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012 via mobile

The people who work here, including the owners, are simply good, down to earth types. Friendly and informative. With a flair for presenting educational entertainment. Complete with hands on displays that made me feel like a kid again. I'm not really into electronics, history or indoor activities and I loved it!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012 via mobile

Seldom will you find a better combination of people, displays, hands on and presentations in one ideal venue.

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