Computermuseum der Stuttgarter Informatik, Computer museum at University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Description
The Computermuseum der Stuttgarter Informatik is a museum at Stuttgart University with exhibits from different phases of computer technology. The collection shows the development from mechanical calculating machines through electronic systems to postwar computers, all focused on equipment that actually works.
History
The collection documents how computing technology evolved from the early 17th century through the 1970s, starting with manual calculating machines up to modern electronic computers. The museum was established to preserve this evolution of computing for future generations.
Culture
The name reflects the university's computer science department, and displays show how people worked with increasingly complex machines across decades. The space conveys how daily work with computers transformed completely over time.
Practical
A visit requires advance notice and follows a fixed schedule, as the collection is part of the university and only accessible at certain times. It is wise to contact the museum directly to arrange a suitable time slot.
Did you know?
The museum employs technicians who specialize in programming languages nobody uses anymore and keep these machines running. This makes it a place where old computer technology is not just displayed but kept alive.
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