Getting to the National Capital Radio & Television Museum

Directions to the National Capital Radio & Television Museum

Whether you’re traveling from north, south, east, or west, reaching the museum is straightforward. Below are detailed driving directions from different starting points:

From the North:

If traveling south on I-95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, take the Washington Beltway (I-495) south toward Richmond. Take Exit 19 East (U.S. 50) toward Annapolis and continue for approximately seven miles. Take Exit 11 (Collington Rd., Bowie, Rt. 197). Bear right onto Collington Rd. and drive for just under a mile. Turn right onto Mitchellville Rd. and continue south for 1.3 miles. The museum entrance and sign will be on your right, just before the traffic light at Mt. Oak Rd. Free parking is available.

From Washington, D.C.:

Take New York Ave. (U.S. 50) East toward Annapolis. After crossing the Beltway (I-495), continue east on U.S. 50 for about seven miles to Exit 11 (Collington Rd., Bowie, Rt. 197). Bear right onto Collington Rd. for less than a mile, then turn right onto Mitchellville Rd. Drive south for 1.3 miles. The museum and its sign are located on the right, just before the Mt. Oak Rd. intersection. Ample free parking is provided.

From the South:

Traveling north on I-95, proceed to the Springfield Interchange and follow signs for I-95/I-495 North. After crossing the Potomac River on the Wilson Bridge, continue for approximately 15 miles to Exit 19 East (U.S. 50) toward Annapolis. Drive approximately seven miles to Exit 11 (Collington Rd., Bowie, Rt. 197). Bear right onto Collington Rd. Drive just under a mile and turn right onto Mitchellville Rd. Continue south for 1.3 miles. The museum’s entrance and sign are on the right, just before the traffic light at Mount Oak Rd. Free parking is available on-site.

From the West:

Take I-270 East toward Washington, D.C. Upon reaching the Beltway (I-495), continue east. Take Exit 19 East (U.S. 50) toward Annapolis. Drive for approximately seven miles and take Exit 11 (Collington Rd., Bowie, Rt. 197). Bear right onto Collington Rd. for under a mile, then turn right onto Mitchellville Rd. heading south for 1.3 miles. The museum entrance, marked with a sign, is on the right just before the traffic light at Mt. Oak Rd. The museum offers plentiful free parking.

Visiting the National Capital Radio & Television Museum

The National Capital Radio & Television Museum provides convenient access and ample free parking for visitors coming from all directions. Plan your visit today to explore the captivating history of broadcasting.