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The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, a wide range of activities and events, has a small shop and runs a learning programme. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all! 

Cambridge has a long history in the computing field so is the perfect place for a museum dedicated to computing history.

 

We hope to see you soon!


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CTW Fringe Event - Retro Tech Night Date: 12th September 2024

CTW Fringe Event - Retro Tech Night

Heritage Open Days - Free Entry! Date: 15th September 2024

Heritage Open Days - Free Entry!

Block Party - Teletext 50 (21st & 22nd September 2024) Date: 21st September 2024 to 22nd September 2024

Block Party - Teletext 50 (21st & 22nd September 2024)

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»We're Hiring! - Project Co-ordinator
Applications are invited for the post of Project Co-Ordinator for our funded project Broken Tech : Broken Earth. (06-09-2024)
»Orca Scan unveils new exhibition to celebrate 50 years of barcode scanning
Fifty years ago, the first retail barcode was scanned, marking a pivotal moment in computing history by linking a physical product to its digital identity. (30-08-2024)
ȣ93k Grant to Explore the Environmental Impact of Tech
The Centre for Computing History has received a £93,200 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association for its new project, 'Broken Tech: Broken Earth. (12-08-2024)

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Visit our Shop

From posters and trump cards to mugs and retro tech, it's great place to buy gifts for others or for yourself! All proceeds support us in our work. Visit our online shop now (or drop in to the museum).

Volunteer at CCH

Could you volunteer? By giving your time you can help us enthuse children, parents and teachers about the technology that fills our world. Hands-on projects including cataloguing, helping the learning team, photography, filming, front of house and exhibit maintenance. We strive to be open and welcoming to all and we're always open to opportunities to co-create the histories of computing.

Find out what other opportunities we have on offer ...

Sponsor a Project

Are you a business? Would you be interested in working with or sponsoring us? We're always looking for partners! Please contact our Partnerships team via admin@computinghistory.org.uk in the first instance.

Visit our YouTube Channel

We regularly release new video content that captures important stories or provides access to our collection. Visit our channel now to support our work. And if you want to go the extra mile with your support and see new content before anyone else, join our Patreon community.

Videogame Preservation.  Computing Herstory

Archive Statistics :

  • Computers = 1258
  • Peripherals = 84
  • Mobile Devices = 99
  • Game Consoles = 333
  • Video Games = 14988
  • Software Packages = 4927
  • Books = 2683
  • Manuals = 4334
  • Magazines = 10011
  • Documents = 1270
  • Photographs = 858

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