Muzeum Historii Komputerów i Informatyki, Computer and IT history museum in Katowice, Poland
The Muzeum Historii Komputerów i Informatyki in Katowice is a computer history museum with an extensive collection of devices. The exhibition traces developments from early large machines to the portable devices people use today.
The museum was established in 2012 and relocated to its permanent home at Katowice City of Gardens in 2016. This move allowed for a significantly expanded collection and more space for visitors to explore.
The museum demonstrates how computers changed the way people work and interact with information. Visitors can observe which devices mattered in different periods and how daily routines adapted to new technology.
The exhibition is straightforward to navigate with devices organized chronologically to help visitors understand how technology developed. Guided tours and educational programs are available for those who want more detailed information about specific topics.
The museum actively restores and operates vintage computer systems that were once used in regional research institutions. This hands-on work demonstrates to visitors that older machines can still function and be useful today.
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