Museum of Broadcast Communications

Chicago's museum of radio and television history — founded in 1987, with archives, exhibits, and historic broadcast content.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) in Chicago is a nonprofit institution dedicated to the history and present of radio and television broadcasting. Founded in 1987, it collects, preserves, and exhibits historic and contemporary broadcast content, making it accessible through exhibitions, an archive, screenings, publications, and educational programs. Until October 2017, the MBC also housed the National Radio Hall of Fame. Located in the heart of Chicago, it draws media professionals and curious visitors alike, offering a window into the development of mass media in the United States.