Musée de la Défense

The museum offered a comprehensive journey through the birth and history of the internet, starting from the Cold War era to the present day. It provided various exhibitions in an educational and interactive manner. The museum housed around 200 pieces of collection and documents, offering a rich insight into the evolution of information technology.

Mission and Unique Collections of the Musée de l'informatique

The museum was a repository of rare objects and narratives that were essential for the creation of the first permanent and independent computer museum. Its mission was to research and preserve the historical heritage of computing, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of this field.

Historical Computing Devices at the Musée de l'informatique

The museum offered visitors the opportunity to encounter a variety of historical computing devices. These included computers as large as wardrobes that would now fit thousands into our USB keys, the very first calculators, the famous Osborne 1, the first portable computer, the Macintosh Plus signed by Steve Jobs, and a hundred other objects and documents. These exhibits showcased the different stages of the evolution of computing.