I cannot say enough positive things about this museum and our guide (museum director) Dr. Anja Borck. Her knowledge and enthusiasm were equal parts impressive and infectious. It was really a pleasurable visit. The museum is compact enough to do in a few hours, but you really walk away with a lot of knowledge about the Berliner family and the history of communications, music, and technological innovation in Montreal over the last hundred years or so. The combination of self-guided tour of the factory, online resources, printed material, and in-person guided tour of the museum with demonstrations are fantastic. These options give a visitor the flexibility to learn just a bit or to delve further based on time and interest. Whether you’re history/gramophone hobbyists like we are or know nothing about the subject, this museum will teach you something new and interesting. Truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

I found a really interesting exhibit of 1960s record players designed and made in Montreal. Interesting format for a museum, just one room, from what I understand it's a passion project of about 50 collectors who pool their materials. A volunteer was there and gave an excellent explanation of the exhibit; without her guidance I would not have found it nearly as interesting because there was very little explanatory text in the exhibition. I was told a larger exhibition would be opening in September and I will definitely go back. Took one star off only because it was confusing to find the entrance and to find the vitrines installed throughout the hallways of the factory building. I think the wayfinding could definitely be made a more important priority.

It's a shame that a location with such a rich history is threatened with a lack of general interest from the population. My experience at this humble museum was incredible. The volunteer that gave my small group a tour is an expert, having worked at RCA in the past. He was thorough in his explanations and showed us some very special areas of this maze-like factory. I implore you to visit the museum and donate generously. Music lovers, engineers, history buffs, or anyone that loves exploring off the beaten path will not regret stopping by for an afternoon full of surprises. Help support this museum in transition so that it can reach its full potential and properly display the treasures within.

Fantastic Museum staffed by some very knowledgeable and wonderful people. I arrived at 1 knowing very little about Radio, recording, and the history of RCA. They talked to me for about 3 hours and stayed open a little late for me. Very interesting artifacts and history, anyone who already knows about the subject will be at home here and in excellent company. If, like me, you don’t know much prior to coming, you’ll learn a lot fascinating history that you really can’t learn anywhere else. I cannot recommend this museum any higher. Truly a unique and unforgettable experience!
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This museum is a gem! It's a must see for music, as well as, design lovers, engineers and architecture buffs alike. We had a wonderful tour in the late afternoon by an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable guide (ask about the RCA Video disk!). Housed in the old RCA building in the Saint-Henri district the Art Deco edifice is in the process of restoration for the architecture buffs amongst you. If your hungry or thirsty grab a coffee or a bite to eat at the very cool Café Zinzin in the same building. Please donate generously to the museum to help keep this amazing piece of music and engineering history alive. We loved it!

This museum is really impressive. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and they make you discover more of Montreal's musical history. There barely is information on who Emile Berliner is, so this hidden gem is great place to discover his contributions to music. The museum is spread out around the building, so you get to do some exercise. This is a great place for information, librarian, and archival studies' students to come visit as a group tour. Because it is an industrial building, there are bathrooms on every floor.

The content of the museum is cool. It's a bit cramped in the main part, and then the rest of it is spread out a lot over all of the floors and most of the hallways. It was difficult to get in because you have to ring them for the door to unlock, like an apartment or office building. It's a nice history lesson and you get a private tour of the main part because no one else is there. It is free, but I would definitely leave a donation.

Had the luck of getting a extended visit with one of the members. It's a real treasure trove of history! There's a few small displays through the building that explain the buildings history recording and manufacturing of radio, gramophone and records. Followed by a main exhibit in their office. But the real treasure was the passion and stories the guide and his college had for the history of radio and recordings!

Un collègue de travail bénévole au musée m'a fait découvrir l’incroyable épopée des ondes sonores. J'ai été impressionné par la collection du musée et découvert avec un grand plaisir l'édifice RCA avec toute son histoire qui va du gramophone au satellite. Bref un musée qu'il faut absolument visiter ! Tarif suggéré Adulte : 5 $ Aîné et étudiant : 3 $ Famille : 10 $ Groupes (5+): 3 $ par personne

Ancienne fabrique de RCA-Victor. On peut se promener librement dans les locaux. L'exposition situé dans le local d'accueil est très intéressante, pour le reste, c'est assez difficile de s'y retrouver et ce malgré le plan fourni au départ. Cela étant, c'est un lieu vraiment unique. Si vous voulez sortir des sentiers battus où les touristes abondent, c'est l'endroit idéal pour vous !

The artifacts on display around the building are trivial and the collection of 60-70s hi-fi record players brings back some memories. Together they're not worth the trip BUT the enormous archive of vintage equipment is a must-see for anyone with an appreciation of truly unique audio and radio equipment from the 20s-50s. Call in advance to arrange a tour.

Great museum and collection. I learned a lot about the evolution of sound from the first recording to the present day. There were live demonstrations of a phonautograph and phonographs. The tour was very interesting and informative!
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Amazing museum on the history of recorded music and media with a super knowledgable and personable staff. Located in an old factory, this museum has amazing objects and information that are worth the trip. Highly recommended!
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Un petit voyage dans le monde de d'Émile Berliner, RCA Victor et du Montréal des années 1920-1970. Ce musée regorge de petits trésors et ses guides, d’anecdotes sur une tranche méconnue de l'histoire de Montréal. Plutôt humble, ce musée gagnerait à être connue pour que son imposante collection soit mise en valeur !

Went here on the Free Museum Day in Montreal and it was amazing!! Our guide (a German short hair woman) was so knowledgable and passionate. Didn’t expect such a humble museum would be so interesting and we definitely learned quite a lot about the music industry and the history of gramophone :3

It is an absolute gem of Montreal! Super interesting collection for anyone who is interested in retro tech, audio tech, record players, TVs or the history of Canadian industry. Make sure you call ahead your visit as they may not always be there (it is a volunteer-run museum).

We visited the museum during the Journées de la Culture. It was amazing :) The museum is rather small, but there are a lot of interesting things inside of it regarding the music history. I was fascinated by the stories your guides know :) A very interesting place.

Went with friends after seeing it included in the Musée Montréal program. The tour guide was very passionate about the exhibits and knowledgeable about its history, very pleasant and educational experience. Highly recommended!
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Had a great time and learned a lot. They have guided tours and the price was only $8. If you are at all interested in the history of recorded music in Montreal, or the history of the phonograph and all the other recording gear, go check it out.

Really really nice place.its not about Canadian radio, but about this particular factory. They have many really old vintage devices, radios and they are still working! An awesome place to show your kids the Netflix and Spotify we had before.

Fantastique musée sur l'histoire des technologies audio (disque, radio, etc.). À voir. Belle équipe. Accueil superbe. Bel espace dans le RCA Building.
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Fun little quirky museum that outlines Montreal's place in the history of the gramophone and early recorded music
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Très amusant et intéressant, en tant qu'enseignant au primaire, je suggère la suite avec un groupe scolaire. Simple défaut, les guides sont un peu décousus dans leur présentation mais, bien sympathiques

This link to our recent past is truly a treasure for the community and the rest of the world.
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Its a small but very informative tour of the RCA and Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner, I had no idea, good info. Definitely a hidden jewel that is just long enough that even the kids will enjoy.

A very interesting place. Worth a visit. Many interesting facts, so many valuable artefacts from the past. Go visit them, help them survive cause they don't get any help from the government.

had a very fun tour. there's wall plaques about the history of their founder. a bunch of antiques regarding the early history of audio recording. our guide played some records for us too.

Super musée sur la Berliner Gramophone et sur l'histoire des disques au Canada.
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Awesome ! The lady was so full of history about the electronic development of Canada. Very detailed and depth. Proud of the amazing Canadian contribution to the world.

We got a detailed tour including looks into the behind-the-scenes projects in the works. All very exciting. Cool collection with great potential for future growth

Not your average museum. Housed in Montreal’s RCA building. this sound wave museum has a great history of equipment from radios to record players.

Musée qui semble caché mais vaut la peine d'être trouvé! Une histoire tellement importante, une grande fierté pour Montréal.

A small museum but a great experience. A great collection of devices and a unique piece of Montreal history.A must see .

Très beau Musée sur l'histoire de la radio et les communications de l'époque, de beau souvenirs et un accueil agréable

really really great! they make great use of a small space and I learnt and saw a lot in a relatively short tour

If you want obsolete audio technology from the recent and not so recent past, this is the place.

great museum. a new perspective on the importance of Montreal for technology, audio and airspace

Petit musée Le guide est un passionné qui sait capté votre attention. J'ai adoré.

Beau petit musee ou jai aime les gens sympathique qui explique

Small but very neat and interesting

Très intéressant comme endroit

Superbe belle endroit, j'adore

Excellent excursion! Thank you

Very interesting small museum.

Amazing, like time's trip

one of the best museums!

Amazing museum!