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The Centre for Computing History
The cambridge computer museum was established to create a permanent public exhibition that tells the story of the Information Age.

The computer museum preserves and presents a collection of important computers and related artifacts. It spotlights the people behind the inventions and records the information necessary to inspire and enthuse future generations.

Based in Suffolk, we believe the Centre for Computing History is the only museum dedicated to computers and their social impact in the United Kingdom.

The history of the computing industry is a fascinating subject. In a short space of time - personal computers have only really been available since 1975 - the computing industry has created the world's wealthiest man, witnessed some of the worst business decisions on record and generated the largest first year profits for any company in history!

The people, the inventions and the machines that have played key roles in this ongoing and influential story are all here on this site. Read on and enjoy ...

Be Part of This Story...

Can you help in any way? Perhaps you have a service you can offer, vintage computing items that you would like to donate, or equipment or fittings that you no longer need? Please contact us and help preserve Computing History for future generations to see.

Alternatively, perhaps you could help us financially? Just click on the 'donate' button below to send money safely and securely via PayPal ...

Cambridge Computing Museum News :

2013 AGM
The Centre for Computing History will be holding its AGM on Tuesday June 11 2013 Proceedings will start at 6:10pm. (04-06-2013)

Museum Preview Weekend - 8th and 9th June 2013
The Centre for Computing History would like to invite you to a special preview day in its new home in Cambridge. (09-05-2013)

Microbee Computer Donated from Down Under
Australian Company, Microbee Technology, have donated one of their limited edition Microbee Premium Plus computer kits to The Centre for Computing History. (08-03-2013)

Centre for Computing History Finds Cambridge Home!
Finally, after two years of searching and negotiation, the Centre for Computing History has found a Cambridge home. (28-02-2013)

Museum Education Work Supported by Haverhill Research Park
The Centre for Computing History has received a significant financial donation from Haverhill Research Park. (14-01-2013)

Raspberry Pi auction to benefit the Centre for Computing History
As part of the Twelve Pis of Christmas, David Braben (co-author of the classic BBC Micro game Elite) has chosen the Centre for Computing History as his chosen charity and you can bid on one of the first 12 pre-production Raspberry Pi's. (23-12-2012)