Een feest der herkenning in het radiomuseum in Oude-Tonge

A unique collection can be found in the former orphanage dating from 1789 in Oude-Tonge. The Radio Museum Het Oude Weeshuis offers a wide range of historical sound equipment, televisions, and electrical engineering. The collection evokes memories of bygone eras for older visitors, while younger visitors have the opportunity to discover how quickly technology has developed. The museum is an initiative of former radio and television retailer Adrie van Loon. He ran his shop until December 2018, but he always struggled with discarding outdated or irreparable equipment. His collection grew steadily until he decided to make it public in a museum. “The original Wurlitzer jukebox still plays, but most of the collection is no longer functional,” says Van Loon. From radios to video cameras The museum features a wide range of equipment, including radios, televisions, and unique sound systems. Video cameras are also on display: all are displayed in a glass case. During his visit, cameraman Ron Broekhart realized how quickly technology has evolved, now that he's shooting 4K-quality footage with an iPhone 16 Pro. "You can clearly see the progression from large to small in this collection," says Adrie. When Van Loon had the opportunity to acquire a collection of vacuum cleaners, he decided to add it to the museum. "I thought it would be really cool to have this one as well," he says. Admission to the museum is free, and there are no fixed opening hours. Those interested can call to schedule a personal tour.