The National Museum of Computing

VOICES FROM A FUTURE PASSED Out today!
How the BBC, Acorn & ARM Changed the World
The "barking mad" 1981 4-day build that led to the ARM chip in your pocket. From the BBC Micro to Raspberry Pi, meet the IT Royalty who built our digital world.
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AI: Are you a driver or passenger?

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10 March 2026

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TICKETS SELLING FAST! 🎄 Comedian Mitch Benn the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s brings his solo, family-friendly A Christmas Carol to @tnmoc
Date: Dec 14th!
Tickets: Show only OR show + museum entry.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mitch-benn... #MitchBenn #AChristmasCarol #FamilyShow

VIDEO: Explore the legacy of supercomputer designer Seymour Cray!
Clive England (former Cray Research engineer) delves into the early machines, design features, and practical applications of these super-systems.

Watch now: youtu.be/reRrjjJjAws

#SeymourCray #Supercomputing #TNMoC #TechHistory

Bring the family! Comedian Mitch Benn (BBC Radio 4) performs his acclaimed one-man show of Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Dec 14th at 2PM. He uses Dickens' original abridged text! Perfect 70-min Christmas treat.

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#FamilyShow #MitchBenn

Bring the family! Comedian Mitch Benn (BBC Radio 4) performs his acclaimed one-man show of Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Dec 14th at 2PM. He uses Dickens' original abridged text! Perfect 70-min Christmas treat.

TICKETS: ow.ly/bpcf50XlrSA

#FamilyShow #MitchBenn

Sat, Nov 15th! The @GDGBletchley team brings #DevFestBletchley2025
Join us where history meets future tech to share ideas in #AI.
Topics: AI Ethics, AI for Health, Firebase Apps & more!
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#BwAI #TechEvent #AIforEveryone

"Mac & Cheese" Fixathon - October 2025 YouTube video by Colin Hoad

Fun and games repairing vintage Mac Classics and Acorn cheese wedge units at the @tnmoc.bsky.social "Mac & Cheese" Fixathon event over the weekend!
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1 DAY TO BOOK! Cipher Solved! Hear how Capt. Collinson's secret The Times ads (1850-55) were finally cracked! Talk with experts -Dunin, Schmeh, & Leach, Wed 22 Oct, 7 PM BST. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1620194307... #ArcticHistory #Codebreaking #OnlineTalk

FINAL CALL! TICKETS CLOSE SOON!
Don't miss Robin Stafford Allen on Nuclear Fusion 19 Oct , 10:30 AM! Learn how JET & ITER research brings grid-ready power within our lifetime.
In-person tix include museum access/refreshments
➡️ Book NOW: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1681356204...
#Fusion #Energy #Science

MAC AND CHEESE FIXATHON IS GO!

Set up and ready to dive into our vintage Apple Macintosh collection! thanks to those helping us repair and restore these iconic 'wedges' of computing history today and tomorrow.
Let the fixing begin! 🛠 #MacFixathon #TNMOC #VintageApple #Macintosh #RetroComputing

What will the jobs of tomorrow look like? 🤔 Join us for "Discover the Jobs of Tomorrow" at The National Museum of Computing! Explore future careers, Don't miss out!

Secure your slot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-for...

#MKTechWeek #JobsOf2030 #MiltonKeynes #FutureSkills

Colossus fans! Don't miss the UK premiere of The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War at Southwell Minster (3-27 Sept).
This incredible "wool art" exhibition features the Colossus computer!
Find out more: ow.ly/twrO50WPw06
#Colossus #TNMOC #TheLongestYarn #SouthwellMinster

The Acorn A3000 is back online! We've been busy fixing this classic machine. Our team meticulously worked to open it up, diagnose the faults, and get it working again. It’s always a thrill to see a piece of computing history restored.
#Acorn #A3000 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #Restoration

Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025: Robotics, AI and Retro Games STEAM Family Summer Activities! Fun for the whole family. Plus free access to the rest of the museum!

Just one week left! Get 25% OFF your tickets for "Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025" with promo code STEM25. Your ticket includes the whole museum & expert demos. Use promo code STEM25 at checkout to get 25% OFF TICKETS -Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1405882826... #STEAM #Robotics #AI

Commodore Amiga turns 40, headlines UK exhibition 500, 600, 1200, 2000... what's your number? Hands on  The Commodore Amiga turned 40 this year, and the event has been marked by The National Museum Of Computing in the UK with a hands-on exhibition of models from the archives.…

Commodore Amiga turns 40, headlines UK exhibition

Steven Frank - “The Holocaust, a child survivor’s perspective" Join Steven Frank as he shares his powerful story of survival during the Holocaust, offering a unique perspective on resilience and hope.

Join us for a powerful and moving online talk: "The Holocaust, a child survivor’s perspective." Wednesday, 10 September at 18:30. A unique opportunity to listen, learn, and remember.
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#Holocaust #History #OnlineTalk #Remembrance #TheHolocaustAPerspective

Yesterday we unveiled a new mural honouring Tommy Flowers, He was the brilliant engineer behind the Colossus computer. A truly fitting tribute to his genius and legacy.Thanks
@HeritageFundUK
& @TommyFlowersFdn
#TommyFlowers #Colossus #VJDay #DigitalLegacy Photo credit: Andy Taylor & Dave Wild

Preserving the legacy of Tommy Flowers: uncovering lost histories Join us to honor the GPO engineers who worked on Colossus, as we showcase the Tommy Flower Mural

Celebrate the legacy of Tommy Flowers! Join us at The National Museum of Computing on Friday, 15th August to unveil the new Flowers Mural.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4ljjOuJ
@fitzroviaNoir @tommy_flowers_aberfeldy #TommyFlowers #Colossus #TNMOC #ComputingHistory

🚨 10 tickets! 50% Off! 🚨

This Tuesday, August 5th, is your chance for hands-on STEM fun! We have robots, programming, machine learning, and retro games, plus full museum access.
Book now with code STEM50 -Book your spot here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-hol...

#FamilyDayOut #STEMActivities

Good news! Our live showings of "The Thing" are SOLD OUT, but you can still experience this captivating short film! Get full streaming access to uncover "The Great American Seal bug" – one of history's most astonishing espionage incidents. Donate and Watch now: tscmconsulting.co.uk/stream-the-t...

Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025: Robotics, AI and Retro Games STEAM Family Summer Activities! Fun for the whole family. Plus free access to the rest of the museum!

Curiosity + Creativity = Our STEM Family Day! 🚀💡 Hands-on activities like coding, LEGO & AR for all ages. Includes the full museum as well- Grab tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1405882826... #STEM #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #HandsOnLearning #Homeeducationuk #innovation #Familydaysout

What an incredible visit to The National Museum of Computing (@tnmoc.bsky.social) yesterday!

Seriously, it's one of the most brilliant museums I've ever had the pleasure of exploring

It’s not just about seeing how tech progressed; the passionate staff weave incredible stories around the exhibits
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What an extraordinary day yesterday, bringing together 200 people from around the world to share real-world experiences building with AI. 22+ inspiring sessions, hands-on workshops, and countless conversations.
#BWAi #TechCommunity #Innovation #GDGBletchley

My exciting announcement at the National Museum of Computing! YouTube video by Colin Hoad

A short video on @tnmoc.bsky.social - and a personal announcement 😊
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RC2014 Assembly This event provides a unique opportunity to explore the practical implementations and diverse applications of the RC2014

Calling all RC2014 builders & 8-bit enthusiasts! Join us - Sept 20th and share your practical implementations, Witness Microsoft BASIC & Z80 machine code demos & custom hardware.
Link: ow.ly/pteE50WiQ7G
#RC2014Community #RC2014 #Z80 #8bitComputer #DIYComputing

Retro Electro Jumble We are running a Retro Electro Jumble to dispose of items that are not part of our collection. Please come along and pick up some bargains!

Retro Jumble -Step back to the 80s on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM Grab a piece of computing history (Amstrad, Commodore, Dragon & more!). Your ticket includes £10 off any Jumble purchase & FREE museum entry. Don't miss out! Book now: ow.ly/nqZv50WhhCO #VintageComputers #1980sTech

⏰ 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ #BuildWithAI is hitting TNMOC on July 12th! Don't miss this incredible day of AI talks, hands-on workshops & networking. Keynote by Gus Martins from @GoogleDeepMind! Tickets are flying – grab yours now!
www.tnmoc.org/events/2025/... #GDGBletchley #AI #TechEvent #GoogleDeepMind

DIGITAL Revolution – celebrating 60 years of Reading's ICT industry - Archives of IT Main Image: A visitor reading a timeline, which explains how, from the establishment of DEC…

New! @ArchivesOfIT has released 21 oral histories from former DEC staff. Hear UK tech pioneers' stories, from 1964 Reading HQ to AltaVista & Europe's first internet.
Collaboration with @ReadingMuseum & @TNMOC.
➡️ Watch/read: archivesit.org.uk/digital-revo... #DigitalRevolution #DEC #UKTech

Map Museum, showcasing the working world class exhibits

A big thank you to our Bletchley/MK community! Enjoy 50% off at The National Museum of Computing (MK3 6EB). Discover computing history & codebreaker stories. Don't miss our hands-on family STEM sessions during school holidays! #CommunityLove #TNMOC #MiltonKeynes #SchoolHolidays #Bletchley