You might not think, at first, that antique plastic radios belong in an art museum’s collection. But after you see this exhibition, you might think again. This stunning ensemble of 22 shelf radios and one floor radio, from the “Golden Age of Radio” – the 1930s to the 1950s — spotlights the fact that during those decades, many of America’s finest industrial designers were hired to create the sleek, sophisticated looks of the nation’s most popular radios. The exhibition features tabletop radios in a wide variety of styles, colors and varied types of plastic.
Make your FREE reservations to explore our spaciously reimagined expansion! Visitors will now find a striking new two-building ensemble offering 26 galleries for rotating displays of the more than 5,000 oils, watercolors, illustrations, drawings, pieces of movie production art and more in the growing Hilbert Collection.
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The Hilbert Museum is located in the heart of Old Towne Orange, right across the street from the Orange train station. Known for its unique charm, Old Towne is consistently voted Orange County's favorite downtown, featuring streets lined with antique and specialty shops, art galleries, and an array of restaurants--a perfect destination for all ages!