Computer History Museum

Toll Free: (888) 987-8636 x 133

The Computer History Museum is the world's largest and most significant history museum for preserving and presenting the computing revolution and its impact on the human experience. Come and discover how computing became the amplifier for our minds and changed the way we work, live and play. We hope your visit will be educational and entertaining, and that the legacy of these innovations will inspire you and many others for generations to come.

Currently on display is Visible Storage, an exhibit featuring highlights from the Museum's collection, Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess and Innovation in the Valley, a celebration of Silicon Valley companies and pioneers.

The Computer History Museum maintains the world's largest collection of materials related to the history of computers, including hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, and media. With collecting efforts spanning four decades, the museum seeks to preserve a comprehensive view of computing history, one that includes the machines, the software, the business and competitive environments, personal recollections, and the social implications of humankind's most important invention, the computer.

Tours: Docent led tours of Visible Storage are available: 11:30am (Sat Only), 1:00pm, 2:30pm (Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun). Tours last approximately one hour. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes. Please be aware that backpacks are not permitted in the exhibit areas. The museum is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge for the tours, but donations are welcome and membership is encouraged.

Admission is Free.

Museum Hours: Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 1 to 4PM

Saturday 11 to 5pm

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. at Highway 101

Mountain View CA 94043

Toll Free: (888) 987-8636 x 133