The Centre for Computing History has a large display of working and useable computers and video game consoles dating back to the early 1950s. The display includes the huge computers of the sixties, the home computers of the 80's and the hand held modern devices of today.
It is one of the rare museums where almost everything is touchable and where intergenerational conversations are guaranteed! Tell the kids how things used to be when YOU were a child and show them the computers that filled a room yet had less power than a modern toaster! They won't believe their eyes!
Almost everything that is on display is useable so visitors not only learn about old computers and games consoles - and the impact they've had on our lives - but can try them out and no one needs to worry about kids breaking things! Once inside everything is free to play with.
We appeal to all ages and have plenty of things that non-techies can do too!
We run a full programme of activities and workshops through out the school holidays.
Staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and are happy to help visitors or if someone would like to see something specific from the collection, we can get it out for them to view.
Usual opening hours are Weds-Sun 10am-5pm but in Cambs school holidays we open every day. We also run regular events, workshops and temporary exhibitions from coding workshops to robot demos to gaming and quiz nights. Some holiday activities are free and included in the cost of admission. Others, like eletronics workshops, have an additional charge.
Term time: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Cambs school holidays (except Christmas): Open 7 days a week 10:00 - 17:00
Centre for Computing History
Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3EW, England
We're in a slightly odd location because we need loads of space so we can have everything switched on and useable! We have parking available and a disabled space can be reserved if you phone ahead, though the car park does get busy and we encourage visitors to use public transport or to cycle or walk to us. The Chisholm Cycle Trail runs very nearby and as we're on the edge of Coldham's Common, there's plenty of open space and a kids' playground nearby too. We're also close to the Abbey Leisure Complex so get a swim in after your visit!
Tel: 01223214446
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