HomeComputerMuseum, Technology museum in Helmond, Netherlands
The HomeComputerMuseum is a technology museum in Helmond housing around 500 working computers spanning 1975 to 2008. The machines are displayed chronologically to show how home computing technology progressed over these decades.
The museum began as a collection by computer enthusiasts and opened in Helmond in 2018. It documents the rapid changes in computer technology from the early days of home computing through the 2000s.
The collection features Dutch computer brands such as Tulip and Philips, representing the nation's contribution to home computing technology. You can see how these machines shaped daily life and technology adoption in this region.
Many of the computers here can be used hands-on, making the visit interactive and engaging. Budget time to walk through the different periods and try operating these older machines yourself.
The collection includes a Commodore Amiga that was used during the production of the film Titanic, along with an Amiga computer that once served at NASA. These two machines have stories that go beyond typical home computing use.
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