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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

The UK's first Computer Museum, showing games consoles, computers, calculators, robots and toys! Lots of hands-on machines, located in Swindon Town Centre. museumofcomputing.org.uk Swindon, UK Joined May 2009
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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 days ago

We are open today, so come in from the rain and enjoy fun and education for the whole family. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

a week ago

In the 80's loading software from audio tape was slow and a bit unreliable. Perfecting the read head's azimuth alignment was crucial. Here we are doing just that on an Amstrad CPC 464 for its 40th birthday! Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Amstrad

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 weeks ago

Open today! We have education and entertainment for the whole family. Learn about the history of computers and enjoy retro gaming. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 weeks ago

Open today! We have education and entertainment for the whole family. Learn about the history of computers and enjoy retro gaming. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 weeks ago

Where do you want to fly today?! Amazing donation of flight simulators to our collection. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming #flightsimulator

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

a month ago

Did you patiently wait for the Sega Saturn or did you upgrade your Mega Drive into the 'Tower of Power'?! Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming #Sega

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

a month ago

We were delighted to have the lovely Karen Gardner visit our museum for a live outside broadcast for Ben Prater's Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Wiltshire on Friday 23rd March. Thank you to the BBC for allowing us to share these clips. #Swindon #Museum youtu.be/yJqnE0oMuNE?fe…

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a month ago

Last week @LittleBiscuitUK & I visited the Museum of Computing in Swindon (@MuseumComputing) So amazing to not only see these old PCs & Macs but also play on them! My favorite is the iMac G3! youtu.be/Gj7uS8hCEPo

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 months ago

Released in 1989 the Nintendo Game Boy revolutionised gaming on the move and was the first in a series of models, each improving on the last. How many hours have you spent playing Tetris? Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #Nintendo #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 months ago

Microprocessors enable our modern world, but their visual beauty is hidden behind plastic. Behold our new 12" wafer exhibit full of chips! Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 months ago

Computer storage capacity has grown as the physical media itself has shrunk. Although we no longer use them, floppy disks show this well. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 months ago

Today you can meet our new hands-on exhibit, a Macintosh Plus from 1986, and program interesting patterns with Turbo Turtle. Thank you to volunteer Ian and curator Keith for collaborating to restore this lovely computer. Open 9:30am to 5pm Family £12 #Swindon #museum #Apple

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

2 months ago

The museum stand is ready to welcome visitors to the amazing Festival of Tomorrow! So many great companies with fun activities for everyone to try! Fri 16th & Sat 17th Feb festivaloftomorrow.com #museum #STEMeducation

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 months ago

We will have a stand at the Festival of Tomorrow Finale on the 16th and 17th of February at The Deanery CE Academy, Swindon. Come say hello! 👋

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3 months ago

We will have a stand at the Festival of Tomorrow Finale on the 16th and 17th of February at The Deanery CE Academy, Swindon. Come say hello! 👋

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 months ago

In the early days of home computing you could save money by buying the kit version and soldering it together yourself. Like this Sinclair ZX81 from 1981. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

3 months ago

Open today! We have education and entertainment for the whole family. Learn about the history of computers and enjoy retro gaming. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #museum #computers #retro #gaming

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

4 months ago

Looking for entertainment for the whole family today? Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of historic computers and gaming. Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #computer #retro #gaming #museum

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Museum of Computing @MuseumComputing

4 months ago

Did you know we are a volunteer run museum, and a not-for-profit, where every penny goes towards running and improving the museum? Open Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm Adult £5 Children (5 to 16 years) £3 Family ticket (2A+2C) only £12 #Swindon #computer #gaming #museum #Nintendo #Sega

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