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The National Museum of Computing and its collection

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The National Museum of Computing, located on Bletchley Park, is an independent charity housing the world's largest collection of functional historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, the reconstructed Bombe that helped cracked the Enigma cipher, and the WITCH, the world's oldest working digital computer. The museum enables visitors to follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond.

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The National Museum of Computing
Block H, Bletchley Park
Milton Keynes
MK3 6EB Bletchley

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:30 – 16:30
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10:30 – 16:30
Friday Closed
Saturday
10:30 – 16:30
Sunday
10:30 – 16:30
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Admission

0 – 4Free
5 – 15£10.00
16 – 59£15.00
60+£12.50
CarersFree
Family (2 adults, 3 children)£40.00
Students£12.50
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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Credit card

Location & Map

Block H, Bletchley Park, Bletchley

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The National Museum of Computing Reviews

The National Museum of Computing has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley, England, offers a comprehensive journey through the history of computing. Visitors consistently praise the museum's extensive collection of vintage computers and working exhibits that span from early mechanical calculators to modern supercomputers. The museum's location on the Bletchley Park estate, famous for its code-breaking efforts during World War II, adds historical significance to the experience.

    Many reviewers appreciate the hands-on nature of the exhibits, allowing visitors to interact with and operate various vintage machines. The Colossus rebuild and the WITCH (Wolverhampton Instrument for Teaching Computing from Harwell) are frequently mentioned as highlights. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteer guides receive high marks for their ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.

    Some visitors note that the museum can be text-heavy and may require a significant time investment to fully appreciate all the exhibits. A few reviewers mention that some areas of the museum could benefit from updated displays or more interactive elements for younger visitors.

    The museum's focus on British computing history is generally well-received, though some international visitors suggest more content on global computing developments could enhance the experience. Despite these minor critiques, the majority of visitors find the museum informative, engaging, and well worth the visit for anyone interested in the evolution of computer technology.

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