Welcome to the Early Television Foundation and Museum

The Early Television Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the technology from the early days of television. Our website's mission is to preserve and make available to the public the history of early television, from the mechanical systems of the 1920s through the introduction of color television in the 1950s. The Early Television Museum and Foundation depends on donations to fund our operations. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Early Television Foundation.

Fall Swapmeet

This year, our fall swapmeet will be on Saturday, October 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Museum in Hilliard.

Newsletter for ETF Members

Mike Molnar and Robert Ring have created the first edition of a monthly newsletter "What's New in Old TVs", which is available to museum members.

Only 21 Days Left to Get Your Sweepstakes Tickets

Last Bonus Ticket Offer - Get 50% Bonus Tickets if Purchased Before September 30 

For example, for $25 you get 18 tickets plus 9 additional Bonus tickets.  

If you have already bought tickets, consider getting more to increase your chance of winning. All proceeds support the Museum.

Win a Fully Restored Philco "Pedestal" Predicta and Support the Museum

We have now sold over $7,200 in tickets, 90% of the $8,000 needed to award the prize

Buy your Tickets Here!

The Museum is open Saturdays from 10 to 6 and Sundays 12 to 5

Join the Museum, or Renew Your Museum Membership Now

We just passed 200 members. Please Join.

It is time to renew your membership for 2024, or to join for the first time. Memberships  provide the funds we need to operate and improve the museum. Please renew now - the cost is only $35. Support the museum, and get these additional benefits too: Free admission to the museum for you and your family Discounted Convention admission fee Monthly newsletter - "What's New in Old TVs" Thanks. Join, or Renew Your Membership