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The Centre for Computing History The Centre for Computing History The Centre for Computing History is a friendly and accessible museum with a strong focus on learning.
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Its core purpose is to use, for the benefit of everyone, its collections, displays, learning programmes, and events to explore the social, cultural and historical impact – the lived experience - of developments in computing over the past 80 years. Future generations will wonder how this massively important and transformative cultural development happened, so while 80 years is short in terms of human evolution, through hands-on and inclusive experiences we explore how these powerful devices became an inextricable part of all our lives and changed our world.

Looking for a hands-on Halloween activity? Why not try soldering! 👨‍🏭Ever wanted to learn how to solder? 👻 Come and buil...
20/10/2026

Looking for a hands-on Halloween activity? Why not try soldering! 👨‍🏭

Ever wanted to learn how to solder? 👻 Come and build Stinky, our friendly ghost. A rare opportunity to work with electronics and soldering with a kit you can keep!

No experience needed! Our in-house electronics expert will guide you through the basics as you build and test your very own Ghostie Gadget. 🔧✨

👻 Meet Stinky, Our Friendly Ghost
📅 Thursday 29th October 2026
🕑 2pm–4:30pm
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW

Suitable for ages 10+. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.

🔗 Find out more and book your place: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77517/Electronics-Lab-Meet-Stinky-Our-Friendly-Ghost-Thursday-29th-October-2026/

*White cloth covering not included in kit.

Please note that the museum will be closed tomorrow morning, Wednesday 21st October, due to a private event.We’ll be ope...
20/10/2026

Please note that the museum will be closed tomorrow morning, Wednesday 21st October, due to a private event.

We’ll be open as usual from 1pm – 5pm, so please plan ahead if you’re thinking of visiting!

All visitor information is on our website: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/28568/Plan-Your-Visit/

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you in the afternoon! 😊

This great N64 games bundle will be available at our Bring ‘n’ Byte sale next Sunday! Included;- Fully tested N64 consol...
18/10/2026

This great N64 games bundle will be available at our Bring ‘n’ Byte sale next Sunday!

Included;
- Fully tested N64 console with power supply and controller 🎮
- Goldeneye 007
- Pilotwings
- Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
- Super Mario

Find us on Sunday 25th October, 10am - 3pm, in our main gallery here at Centre for Computing History in Cambridge!

Bring your carrier bags and your wallets and see what catches your eye (and heart) 👏🏼

Galaga, Space Invaders, Defender or Zaxxon… which is your space-themed arcade favourite? 👽 👾Do you prefer your invaders ...
17/10/2026

Galaga, Space Invaders, Defender or Zaxxon… which is your space-themed arcade favourite? 👽 👾

Do you prefer your invaders descending from above, like Galaga and Space Invaders, or attacking from the side, like Defender and Zaxxon? Tell us your favourite in the comments! 👇

🪐 Join us for Retro Computer Festival 2026: SPACE EDITION, a whole weekend of retro gaming and computing at the Centre for Computing History on 14th and 15th November!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Book yours today and don't miss out on our biggest event of the year!

👉 Book here: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/Retro-Computer-Festival-2026-(Space-Edition)-Saturday-14th-November/

This week’s features our Acorn Cambridge Workstation 🌰The machine started life as the ABC 210, one of eight computers ...
15/10/2026

This week’s features our Acorn Cambridge Workstation 🌰

The machine started life as the ABC 210, one of eight computers planned for Acorn’s Acorn Business Computer (ABC) series. The series was aimed at business, research and further education users.

However, the ABC range was cancelled before any of the machines were shipped to customers. The ABC 210 was subsequently relaunched as the Acorn Cambridge Workstation, which went on to be sold in relatively small numbers to academic and scientific users.

Had you come across the Acorn Cambridge Workstation before? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Happy International E-Waste Day 2026! ♻️💾📺This year’s theme, ‘Fast Tech: don’t bin it, bring it!’, highlights the small ...
14/10/2026

Happy International E-Waste Day 2026! ♻️💾📺

This year’s theme, ‘Fast Tech: don’t bin it, bring it!’, highlights the small electronics we use every day and the importance of keeping them out of landfill.
Founded in 2018 by the WEEE Forum, International E-Waste Day raises awareness of the growing e-waste challenge and inspires action worldwide.

At the Centre for Computing History, we’re passionate about preserving the history of technology while raising awareness of its environmental impact. 💚

📢 Join us on Saturday 17 October for our International E-Waste Day event!
🔗 Find out more: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77445/International-E-Waste-Day-Saturday-17th-October-2026/

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge

Happy Ada Lovelace Day from all of us here at CCH! ✨Named after mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace, this i...
13/10/2026

Happy Ada Lovelace Day from all of us here at CCH! ✨

Named after mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace, this international celebration raises awareness of and celebrates women’s achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Lovelace is widely recognised as the world’s first computer programmer, for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed Analytical Engine.

As Lovelace wrote:
“The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.”

It’s fascinating to think about these ideas being written down in the 1840s, long before the computers we know today existed.

Today, we’re celebrating Ada Lovelace and all the women working in STEM, past and present.

Who is a woman in STEM who inspires you? Tag them below! 👇

Give Your Old Tech a New Lease of Life! 🌍 ♻️ To mark International E-Waste Day, we’re celebrating our Broken Tech, Broke...
12/10/2026

Give Your Old Tech a New Lease of Life! 🌍 ♻️

To mark International E-Waste Day, we’re celebrating our Broken Tech, Broken Earth project at CCH, which we’ve proudly run for the past two years. The project explores how the rapid growth of technology over the last 80 years has impacted our local and global environment.

To celebrate, we’ve partnered with SustainableTech4Good and Cambridge Online to introduce a permanent tech donation bin at the museum!

📅 Saturday 17th October | 10am - 4pm
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW

🎟️ Book your FREE entry here: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77445/International-E-Waste-Day-Saturday-17th-October-2026/

*Free entry is only available with a pre-booked ticket. Standard admission fees apply to visitors without a pre-booked ticket.*

Bring along your old, working mobile phones and cables to be refurbished and redistributed to local people who might not otherwise be able to afford them. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about e-waste and making sustainable choices with your technology!

📱 Please reset your devices and erase personal data where possible. If you’re unable to, SustainableTech4Good is licensed to securely manage data in line with GDPR.

A friendly reminder that our Bring n Byte Sale is coming up in just a couple of weeks! ⏳♻️This will be our last sale of ...
11/10/2026

A friendly reminder that our Bring n Byte Sale is coming up in just a couple of weeks! ⏳♻️

This will be our last sale of the year, so make sure you don’t miss out! 📺

Check out this vibrant assortment that will be all up for sale, including Dragon's Lair (all six disks, magazine not included). 🐲

📆 Sunday 25th October | 10am–3pm
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW

No need to pre-book! Just buy your tickets on the door (standard museum entry applies).

🔗 Find out more here: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77329/Bring-n-Byte-Sale-Sunday-25th-October-2026/

Hope to see you there! 😄👋🏼

Get ready for a spook-tacular October half term! 👻🎃Looking for some Halloween fun? Join us at the Centre for Computing H...
09/10/2026

Get ready for a spook-tacular October half term! 👻🎃

Looking for some Halloween fun? Join us at the Centre for Computing History from Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November for a week of spooky activities, ghostly goings-on and gaming fun! 🕹️

👻 Tuesday 27th October, 2pm: Ghost Hunt with the micro:bit.

🪛 Thursday 29th October, 2pm: Electronics Lab: Meet ‘Stinky’ Our Friendly Ghost.

🎮 Friday 30th October, 2pm: ‘Spooky’ Game On! The Guided Tour.

Visiting us on Halloween, Saturday 31st October? Come in your best fancy dress and show us your spookiest, silliest or most spectacular costume! 🧛‍♂️

🎟️ For booking details, more information and event prices, visit our website:
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/What-s-On/

Who’s ready for a frightfully good half term? 👻👇

Address

Rene Court, Coldhams Road
Cambridge
CB13EW

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441223214446

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