The Opening of the Museum
The New England Wireless and Steam Museum opened October 3, 1964 with Governor John H. Chafee cutting the ribbon. →
Stories: Museum History
Antoinette F. Downing Volunteer Service Award
Robert W. Merriam, founder and driving force of the New England Wireless and Steam Museum in East Greenwich, was honored with the Antoinette F. Downing Volunteer Service Award at major statewide conference on April 18, 1998. →
Installing the Eclipse Lookout Boiler
After the Lookout boiler was donated to the NEWSM, the RI National Guard moved the boiler to the museum. → Moving Massie Station PJ
Massie Station PJ was moved to the New England Wireless and Steam Museum in 1983 to avoid demolition. →
Merriam Steam Building History
In 1971 the New England Wireless and Steam Museum built the first part of the Merriam Steam Building. →
Restoring the Corliss Engine
The restoration of what is likely to be the only engine designed and built by George H. Corliss that is running under steam today. →