National Electronics Museum

In our latest spotlight, we’re honoring a Maryland legend who turned vacuum tubes into tactical data. During WWII, Betty worked as a "human computer," calculating the physics of artillery fire for the Army.⁠
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Her expertise led her to become one of the first operators of the ENIAC—a room-sized electronic system containing nearly 18,000 vacuum tubes. While the machine was born in Philadelphia, its success led to its permanent home at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) right here in Maryland in 1947.⁠
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Betty’s Maryland legacy continued for decades, from her leadership at the David Taylor Model Basin in Potomac to her work at NIST in Gaithersburg, where she helped set the global standards for modern digital defense. 📡📊⁠
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Museum on the Move: 📦🛰️⁠
We are currently relocating the National Electronics Museum to our new home in Middle River! As we pack our collection of early logic circuits and vacuum tube technology, we’re celebrating the Maryland innovators like Betty who turned raw electricity into mission-critical information.⁠
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Bring the Science to You:⁠
Our gallery is temporarily closed for the move, but our offsite STEAM workshops are open! We bring the history of electronics, radar, and communications directly to your school or group.⁠
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Check the link in our bio to book a "Museum on the Move" session! 👇⁠
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⚡🔌 This Women's History Month, we're shining a light on Maryland's own Edith Clarke! ⁠
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Edith Clarke, an Ellicott City resident, became the first woman in the U.S. to become a professional electrical engineer and the first female MIT graduate in her field!⁠
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In 1921, Edith invented the Clarke Calculator, a graphical calculator that simplified complex electrical circuit analysis. Her calculator lit cities and dramatically impacted the power industry for decades. 🌍💡

Happy New Year from The National Electronics Museum! ⁠
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Here’s to a 2025 filled with innovation, discovery, and endless possibilities. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead! 🎉✨⁠
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Book tours, field trips and workshops through our linkin.bio⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
⚡ Available for Field Trips, Tours and Workshops⁠
📍 338 Clubhouse Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031⁠
📅 Tours by appointment only ⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit