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Computing History @computermuseum

The Centre for Computing History - The UK’s largest computer and video game museum with a uniquely hands-on exhibition.

Joined February 2009
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We're hiring! Join our team and help bring computing history to life! Apply by 20 Oct computinghistory.org.uk/news #MuseumEducation #CambridgeJobs #STEMEducation #MuseumEvents #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #FundraisingJobs #MuseumFundraising #TechHeritage #CultureCareers
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The exhibitors are telling us what they're bringing to the RCF - and, wow, what a line up! PDPs and oscilloscopes from the dawn of gaming to brand new projects for the Sega Mega Drive - and into the future with the Spectrum Next! Tickets are selling fast - computinghistory.org.uk/det/…
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It's just two months to go to the Retro Computer Computer Festival! Expect to see micros and consoles from the 70s, 80s and 90s running the very best of vintage and modern games. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours here - computinghistory.org.uk/det/…
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5pm today I'm talking about video games and mental issues such as my experience with alzheimers, here Twitch.tv/folkloregames
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This weekend we are celebrating the Mega Drive and its fellow Sega consoles and compatibles. Come and join us and get your hands on this lot :) #RetroComputing #Cambridge #MegaDrive #Sega tinyurl.com/yzphkb6t
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Want to try out on the Menacer? Or the mini MegaDrive on a mega telly? Join us this weekend for the MegaDrive's 35th UK birthday as we celebrate Sega with many different consoles! #RetroComputing #Cambridge #MegaDrive #Sega tinyurl.com/yzphkb6t
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Here we have one of our fully working Lisas restored to working order by our wonderful volunteers for our visitors to try. Our museum would not function without these people and their skills :) #Cambridge #Apple #ComputerHistory #VintageComputing
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Please note that tomorrow, September 6th, we are closing at 2pm for a private event We will be back open at 10am Sunday the 7th
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Check out the services banner on our website computinghistory.org.uk :)

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It might be the MegaDrive's 35th UK birthday this month, but we're show casing so much more from the Sega timeline! Join us 13/14th September and spend ageS with our Sega(s) 🥁 #RetroComputing #Cambridge #MegaDrive #Sega tinyurl.com/yzphkb6t
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We're open today! If it's your last day of the summer holidays, come and 'entertain the kids' 😉 with some good old fashioned 8-bit gaming 🤩 ...and we'll sneak some computing history in there too 💾 #centreforcomputinghistory #techhistory #STEMeducation #Cambridge
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It's September 1990. You've got your Mega Drive and Altered Beast. Which other launch title would you choose? Come join us on 13th/14th September to talk all things Sega! tinyurl.com/yzphkb6t
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Amazing 💥FREE workshop alert!* - Next Tues 26 Aug at 11.30am - Coding & DNA workshop *FREE with price of entry! - Suitable for children aged 10 -14 - Run by the Wellcome Sanger Institute Book your place here: ow.ly/IGfB50WJtr4
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A fascinating addition to our collection, a Future Infantry Soldier Technology Demonstrator. A wearable computer in a belt, with batteries, communications gear and a Helmet fitted with a HUD with infrared capability computinghistory.org.uk/det/… #Museum #Army #Cambridge #Soldier
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Our friends from @sangerinstitute, a non-profit DNA research organisation, will be delivering a new workshop at the museum on Tues 26 August! Learn how to teach a computer to store DNA codes and build an alarm system. ow.ly/xjCO50WBsLq #STEMEducation #ComputingHistory
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We're ALSO recruiting for a casual, weekend Front of House Assistant! This is ideal for someone who is personable, reliable, and has an interest in technology. ow.ly/Yriu50WBmHT #MuseumJobs #CambridgeJobs #FrontOfHouse #ComputingHistory #NowHiring
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Are you our new Front of House and Social Media Assistant? This full-time role is perfect for someone who's confident with socials and loves chatting to visitors in real life. computinghistory.org.uk/news… #MuseumJobs #CambridgeJobs #SocialMedia #FrontOfHouse #ComputingHistory
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Join us to explore Cambridge's computing past! We'll revisit classics like Sinclair and Acorn, plus some surprising exhibits with Cambridge roots. Don't miss this fun tour! Book your place here: tinyurl.com/mrktvveh #ComputingHistory #RetroComputing #CambridgeStory
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This week at the museum: create musical code, fix a retro console, explore Cambridge's computing past, build a steady hand game, and meet the Megaprocessor maker! Book here: computinghistory.org.uk/page… Which one will be your favourite? #MuseumFun #FamilyActivities #STEMEducation
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Join our soldering workshop and build a steady hand game! Guide a loop through a wire maze without touching the wire. Can you beat the buzzer? 🔔 Book here: tinyurl.com/477y8kzj #TechTinker #STEMEducation #ElectronicsWorkshop #Soldering
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