Video Game Preservation Case Study

Established as an educational charity to tell the story of the Information Age, the Cambridge Computer Museum presents a collection of important computers, game consoles and video games as well as related artefacts.

Cambridge Computing Museum News :  ‘Tech for Good’ and Rare Prototypes - Cambridge Wide Open Day with SJIC The Centre for Computing History is working with St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), to deliver a dynamic programme for this year’s Cambridge Wide Open Day, bringing together entrepreneurs... (04-06-2026) Frank Land OBE (1928–2026) A pioneer of the world’s first business computer and a lifelong advocate for preserving computing history Frank Land, who has died aged 97, was a prime mover in the story that took the world&rsq... (22-05-2026) Mother's Day 2026 Bring Mum to the museum this Mother's Day for FREE! (11-03-2026)

 

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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!

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