Our president, Pierre Valiquette, and our interim executive director, Christian Don, were recently interviewed by CTV News to shed light on a hidden gem: the Musée des ondes Emile Berliner. This museum tells the incredible story of broadcasting and sound recording in Montreal—from Emile Berliner’s invention of the gramophone to RCA Victor’s lasting legacy. But to continue preserving this vital history and sharing our passion with the public, we need your help! Financial contributions and volunteer support are crucial to ensuring the museum’s future. 📍 Visit us, explore the history of sound, and help keep this unique heritage alive! 🔗 Watch […]

Sunday October 6, 2024, the Musée des Ondes Émile Berliner had an exceptional visit: a member of the Berliner family. Guy Lapierre, volunteer guide, had the privilege of offering a guided tour of the Musée des Ondes to Lauren Berliner, the great-granddaughter of Émile Berliner. She is the daughter of Jim Berliner himself the son of Robert, himself the son of Edgar, son of Émile. She was accompanied by her fiancé; Jason Parini. See attached photos. Guy showed her photos he had taken during his visit to California in 1998, to his grandfather Robert Berliner. Lauren was delighted to give […]

On December 12, 2024, the Musée des ondes Emile Berliner hosted a festive fundraising event with around 30 guests, celebrating music, history, and culture. The evening featured a live performance by Lamia Ghaouti and Laurent Arsenault, talented musicians and board members of the museum, in the iconic RCA Victor Studio. In honor of the 125th anniversary of Emile Berliner’s move to Montreal, guests enjoyed a German-inspired dinner, followed by a music quiz hosted by museum director Dr. Anja and volunteer Gustave Arroyo. The museum was thrilled to end 2024 on a high note. Not only did the event bring them […]

In Spring 2024 the Musée was fortunate to receive a donation of over 60 books and periodicals from Richard Green, pictured here with Musée director, Anja Borck. The books cover a wide range of music history, discography, recorded sound history and preservation. Along with back issues of the journals of the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) and the American based Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC), they represent a significant addition to our library holdings. The donated books are in process to be included in the catalogue of the Tracy, Todd and Oliver Berliner Library and accessible […]

The Musée des ondes Emile Berliner bids farewell to its long-time volunteer photographer, Maurice McDuff, who died in Montreal on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 The MOEB team will miss his friendly and generous personality. He will remain in our memory at MOEB through the numerous photos he took of objects, events and exhibitions. Our most sincere condolences to all his family and friends.