The Centre for Computing History
A retro computer museum 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 ...
 
 
 
Computer Museum DocumentMuseum Plans
Please feel free to browse our Museum Plans brochure by clicking on the image on the left. You'll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader ...
 
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 ...
 
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Retro Computing Museum News :
 
»We're Seeking a Fundraiser
Fundraising & Development Manager Would you enjoy working closely with colleagues in a busy independent, accredited museum to achieve ambitious goals to further develop a thriving museum? Do you... (04-12-2023)
»New trustees join our Board
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the Board of the Centre for Computing History. (24-11-2023)
»Virtual LEO I - Exciting News!
Earlier this year we installed our Virtual LEO I exhibit in our main gallery so it could be used by our visitors, especially our visiting school groups. (08-09-2023)
Some of the companies from which we have exhibits
ACT
ACT
BVM
BVM
Cat
Cat
DIP
DIP
IBM
IBM
ICL
ICL
ICT
ICT
ITT
ITT
OQO
OQO
 
Computer Museum - Exhibits List

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Founding Sponsors
redgate Google ARM Real VNC Microsoft Research
Heritage Lottery Funded
Heritage Lottery Fund
Accredited Museum