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20th Century Technology Museum

20th Century Technology Museum

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The 20th Century Technology Museum is located in Wharton, Texas, United States, and displays examples of technology from the 20th century.[1] The museum is a non-profit organization and opened its gallery in July 2005 on the first floor of the former Wharton County Jail, which was constructed in 1888.

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The museum's collection consists mostly of smaller items, such as radios, but also has a few experimental aircraft, including an ornithopter and a Rutan VariEze, which is displayed in front of the museum. Many items on display in the museum are in working condition and may either be demonstrated to visitors or available for hands-on operation (including most of the arcade games on display).

Major displays in the museum include:

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References

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    "Twentieth Century Technology Museum". Museums USA. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2023.

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