Secrets of Radar Museum

A terrific, hidden gem of a museum telling a story that didn't really make it into Canada's 'official' history of WWII. In recent years, Blechley Park and the efforts have Alan Touring have come to light after a 50 year lockdown on secrecy expired. Radar, and particularly Canada's role in the early development and use of this war-winning new technology was similarly locked up for 50 years leaving a gap in the colloquial history of WWII. This museum seeks to correct that.A small but specialized collection has some true gems on display including a very nice collection of cavity magnetrons, an H2X radar system, and later cold-war era artifacts. Displays are well laid out and tell the story succinctly and effectively. The volunteers are very passionate about sharing this story and their efforts bring the museum to life. This is a story that deserves to be told and needs to be inserted into Canada's war history.I highly recommend a visit perhaps even followed up by a trip up to Clinton to see the antenna displays in town and the old Radar training base.

A bit smallish but considering it focused on the narrow scope of radar, it was interesting what they had.

Fantastic niche museum with incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and passionate staff. Definitely worth a visit. Even my father, a retired radar technician, learned a thing or two!

Well worth a visit to see the quality memorabilia from second world war / radar related. Very friendly staff on hand.

Small museum but really good information and tour.

Interesting history of the Canadian and American wartime assistance to the British. Cool artifacts of radar equipment, uniforms, manuals and personal notebooks.

An extremely interesting little museum, filled with artifacts from the early days of Radar. It celebrates particularly the PEOPLE involved.

Fell upon this hidden gem passing the airport. We were very happy we decided to stop by. Very passionate staff and their excitement was contagious. Learned A LOT!

A fantastic place that's worth visiting more than once. There's so much one can learn from this place! Among the exhibits there are some amazing items, likely impossible to see anywhere else! If you love history, radio communication, vintage electronics, aviation, plan a visit to the Secrets of Radar Museum!

Awesome place, good history lesson.