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Established as an educational charity to tell the story of the Information Age, the Cambridge Computer Museum presents a collection of important computers and related artefacts.    Exhibitions spotlights the people behind the inventions and their stories, to inspire and enthuse future generations.   The Cambridge Centre for Computing History is the only museum in Europe to focus solely on the social and historical impact of the personal computer. The computing industry has a fascinating history. In a very short space of time it 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.

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

Cambridge Computing Museum News :  Join our team as Education Co-ordinator We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic educator to help deliver hands-on workshops and inspire young people. (04-10-2025) Are you our new Events & Fundraising Co-ordinator? We need a creative organiser with a passion for tech, to help us raise vital funds through events and fundraising. (04-10-2025) We're hiring! Front of House and Social Media Assistant UPDATE - we have filled this position! (07-08-2025)

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We are a registered charity. Since opening in 2013, over 160,000 people, including 18,000 school pupils, have visited the Centre. Our visitors deserve a space which is engaging and inspiring, where they can feel a sense of adventure, exploration and wonder!

We have an ongoing need for small donations to support our work, major donations to move us forward as a charity and everything in between. Corporate partnerships are also welcomed.

Small donations can be made below or to make the absolute most of your donation, please do consider making a direct bank transfer. Contact us by email using admin@computinghistory.org.uk to ask for details. If you'd like to chat about supporting us please contact our Partnerships team.

All individual donations can also be Gift Aided, allowing us to claim an extra 25p on every £1 donated. Visit our Gift Aid page to complete a Gift Aid declaration.

Please be assured that any amount you feel able to donate will make an immediate and significant impact.