IT 8-bit

The IT 8-bit museum contained over 500 computing artifacts, including Soviet-era computers, consoles, and technology equipment from the 1950s through the 2000s.

Founded in August 2016 by Dmitry Cherepanov, the museum accumulated its extensive collection over nearly two decades until its destruction during the siege of Mariupol in 2022.

The institution educated visitors about computing evolution through interactive displays and programs, drawing 1,500 annual visitors before the pandemic.

The museum maintained detailed documentation of its collection through social media platforms, preserving digital records of computing history even after physical destruction.

Prior to its destruction, Gizmodo recognized this private institution for maintaining one of the largest collections of Soviet computing equipment in the world.

Location: Mariupol

Inception: August 2016

Address: вул. архітектора Нільсена, 26, Маріуполь, Донецька область, Україна

Website: https://it8bit.club

GPS coordinates: 47.09461,37.54542

Latest update: June 4, 2025 18:06