Museo de Informática de la República Argentina, Science museum in Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Museo de Informática of the Argentine Republic is a science museum in Retiro that displays a large collection of computer artifacts. The collection includes hardware components, software, books, manuals, and technical magazines from different periods of computing history.
The museum was founded in 2010 and opened its permanent location in Retiro in 2013, based on a private collection of computer artifacts. After closing this location in 2022, the museum now operates as a traveling exhibition.
The museum shows how computers and technology changed everyday life and society in Argentina. Visitors can explore exhibitions about video games, cryptography, and technological innovations that shaped the country.
The museum is located at Marcelo T. de Alvear 738 and currently operates as a traveling exhibition following its move from the former permanent location. Visitors should check ahead to find where the current exhibition is being held and what hours it is open.
The SPY Space exhibition offers insights into the history of encryption through interactive displays and shows historical surveillance tools. Visitors learn about technological milestones that influenced how secrecy and data protection evolved.
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