Computer History Museum, Technology museum in Mountain View, United States.
The Computer History Museum spans 25,000 square feet with exhibits showcasing computing artifacts from ancient calculators to modern digital innovations.
The museum originated in 1968 when Gordon Bell started collecting computing artifacts, leading to its first display in a Digital Equipment Corporation lobby.
The Revolution exhibition displays 1,100 objects across 19 galleries, telling stories of inventors and innovators who shaped modern computing technology.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 21:00 on Fridays for evening visits.
The collection includes rare computing machines like the Cray-1 supercomputer and an original Apple I computer from the 1970s.
Location: Mountain View
Inception: 1996
Official opening: 2003
Address: 1401 1401 N Shoreline Blvd 94043 Mountain View
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +16508101010
Website: https://computerhistory.org
GPS coordinates: 37.41440,-122.07700
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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