Johnson Victrola Museum

This dover museum dedicated to inventor E.R. Johnson showcases talking machines, records and other relics from the Victor Talking Machine Company. Visitors have the chance to learn about the origins of the sound recording industry.

The Johnson Victrola Museum exhibits recordings, trademarks, phonographs, objects and paintings that give us an idea of Johnson Victrola's successful business and the development of the sound-recording industry. This museum is dedicated to one of Delaware's most famous citizens Eldridge Johnson who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company. The museum displays talking machines from the early...

The Johnson Victrola Museum is a tribute to Delaware's native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. Exhibits include phonographs, recordings, memorabilia, trademarks, objects, and paintings that highlight Mr. Johnson's successful business enterprises and chronicle the development of the sound-recording industry.

Named in honor of local inventor E.R. Johnson, this museum explores the sound recording industry from its beginnings and includes displays of early talking machines, records and other relics from the 1890s to 1929.

Designed by William Penn in 1683, this historic site continues to host political rallies and events.