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Computer History Museum in Mountain View

4.7 (198) 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

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Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-810-1010
Site: http://computerhistory.org/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:10 AM–5 PM
Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
Friday:10 AM–5 PM
Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
Sunday:10 AM–5 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

198 Reviews for Computer History Museum 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-15 23:03:17

This place was a magical experience! Its next to the Google buildings so theyll ask if you work there and I assume you get a discount?Im an educator so I got a discount, The regular price is $19.50 and I got in for $15!The overall level of expertise the tour guides had and the depth of information provided in the guided tours was incredible!I got lucky and one of the guests was an original user of some of these computers!The museum takes you through the adventures of primitive mechanical computer to its current digital age!I wish they had some more cool 90s and 80s show casing for microsoft, and old school apple but this was more of a hardware museum than software!Still a great value and great time! Ended up spending 2 hours here!

Review №2

2024-05-26 04:11:57

The live demonstrations make this museum come to life and it is a must to do them. Make sure to check on their website that your visiting day is a demonstration day or you will miss out!It’s cool to see nostalgic tech from when we were little and learn about older tech from docents that grew up using them. It’s a great way to connect the younger and older generations and learn from one another.

Review №3

2024-04-22 00:12:33

The must-visit for anyone interested in technology and its evolution. With a vast collection of artifacts, from ancient abacuses to modern supercomputers, the museum showcases the history of computing in a way thats engaging for visitors of all ages. Interactive exhibits allow you to try your hand at coding and experience the sights and sounds of classic computing. The museum also explores the impact of computing on society, making it a thought-provoking and educational experience.

Review №4

2024-05-12 00:31:24

Great place if you love technology and computers. Lots of historic computers like the first IBM machines are present for you to see as well as some interactive elements like a puzzle to be solved using basic coding construct like if else and other such things are interesting.

Review №5

2024-05-30 15:27:53

Fascinating trip through computer history. While we only spent 2 hours here I could have spent 15! Hope to go back and learn more. Enjoyed the visit and recommend a visit!

Review №6

2024-05-27 02:37:25

If youre ready to feel your age as a Millenial. Heres the spot you can take your date, so you can both feel the invisible clock thats ticking while simultaneously enjoying the history of our technology.Its inevitable to be surprised and be amazed with what they have in here. Highly recommended and would go again.

Review №7

2024-04-21 00:36:16

Impressive museum with really important history for the computer science evolution. Some days they have a demonstration of the IBM 1401 computer, the first commercial model to achieve more than 10k sales units. It’s possible to see it working and printing a card. Also, there is a ENIAC over there. A lot of history and interactions. If you are a computer lover, you should visit.

Review №8

2024-06-02 14:19:58

A wonderful, well organized museum which traces computer development from the abacus, through the era of punch cards, to the Internet. In addition to thousands of static artifacts, they also have fully restored and running PDP-1 and IBM 1401 computers.

Review №9

2024-01-15 19:45:38

Anyone that is interested in technology and in the area should make the time to visit this museum. You probably need 3-4 hours if you like to read everything, and about 2 if you go through the museum and read only what youre interested in.We joined a tour that lasted one hour and our tour guide did an exceptional presentation highlighting the most significant developments in computer history (the 1st computer, the first electronic computer, the SAGE project, the first programmable chip).

Review №10

2024-05-17 11:57:07

Amazing place, great volunteers. Everything from analog computing (2000 years ago) to gaming to music to industrial design. For anyone who wants to see how things work and what’s inside all the tech used every day. Sales, marketing and design as well as tech in society. Video interviews with many key people that are never mentioned elsewhere. Tours and live demos eg of IBM 1401. :). First “mobile computing” (bicycle ridden on road trips which carried a laptop and had a tow behind trailer), game design, PalmPilot back to wooden prototype.

Review №11

2024-02-04 00:51:06

I spent 5 hours here and it was 1000% worth it! If theres only one thing you can do in mountain view, this is it!!It was mind blowing to see some many artifacts from pre-calculators to super computers to video games consoles. It was super cool to see all of this and how computers and technology have evolved over time.

Review №12

2024-06-02 05:55:03

CHM showcases the evolution of computing technology. It offers exhibits on hardware, software, and the internet, featuring artifacts from early calculators to modern computers, celebrating innovation and technological progress.

Review №13

2024-03-11 07:24:41

Take what you would expect from a museum in the heart of the technological revolution to be, and multiply by three! It has a huge lineup of original pieces, from slide rules to Enigma and early palm computers. Ive visited the place twice, and frankly would go again.

Review №14

2024-06-11 05:09:34

Must visit place when you are visiting Silicon Valley! Gives a great overview of the development of computers, as well as great preserved artifacts of old historical computers!

Review №15

2023-08-22 22:42:47

The Computer History Museum in San Jose is a captivating journey through the evolution of computing technology. From early mechanical calculators to modern supercomputers, the exhibits offer a comprehensive look at our digital past. Engaging displays and interactive experiences make it a must-visit for tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The museums collection of vintage computers and rare artifacts is impressive. However, some areas might benefit from more detailed explanations. Overall, a fantastic place to explore the fascinating world of computers and their impact on society.

Review №16

2023-09-07 08:04:09

The place was so cool! Learned a lot about the history and upcoming of modern day computers. There were a bunch of hands on and interactive activities, videos, and phone audios that you could listen to learn more about each section. There were 20+ sections so definitely plan on being there for at least an hr or two. Took a bunch of nice photos, but only attached a few. So worth it!

Review №17

2024-06-20 22:22:40

Great historical exhibits of the development of computers from the earliest arithmetic tools to the personal computer era, housed in a beautiful light and spacious building.On the downside, few things seem to have been updated since 2010, so there is no accurate coverage of the rise of the smartphone, cloud computing, or the recent leaps in machine learning.I could also have enjoyed more coverage of some notable strands in the computer history story, like gaming and cryptography, but then, this is also limited by floor space of course.

Review №18

2023-11-17 09:57:16

One of my favourite place to visit in the Silicon Valley. Its informative and educational. You dont have to be a geek or CS major studnet to visit here. CHM is not just about technology, it also has a collective memoery of social and economic changes. We come here to see The Way We Were.

Review №19

2023-09-17 06:40:36

One of the Must Visit places in Bay Area. Very well maintained and on display the journey of computers.Bank of America card holders entry is Free.This museum needs 3/4 hours to complete. They have a nice Cafe on campus.Parking shouldnt be a problem.

Review №20

2024-02-26 02:14:21

An excellent exhibition about the start of computing - though i think it would benefit from a refresh with more recent developments

Review №21

2023-11-30 02:45:18

Very interesting stuff there… They have so much for calculating and computing - starting with abakus, first caps up to gaming consoles and 🤖 (robots). Sometimes you can watch some short videos which contains interesting informations or can test/try yourself on some examples. Wish they had more stuff/equipment from the cold war era. I paid 19$ for one day which is absolutly fair… I stayed for 4 and a half hour there.

Review №22

2023-09-04 00:43:39

As a scientist & engineer, I find this museum well put together and enjoyable! The only thing I regretted was that I did not give myself more time to immerse in all the exhibits, text and video presentations. I would spend 2-3 hours if I had the time!(If you are a BofA customer, you get to go free)

Review №23

2023-10-14 08:53:20

Absolutely one of the best museums I have been to. I am surprised by how inconspicuous or relatively low profile this museum is.But the content is breathtaking. Everything from ancient mathematical instruments (Antikythera mechanism, abacus) to punched cards powered weaving machines to the history of storage and memory to the Enigma machines to the evolution of personal computers (think IBM v Apple v Microsoft).I highly recommend that you go for the 1 hour guided tour followed by spending another hour browsing through the museum yourself. Our guide, Kim, was an older man who lived in Palo Alto and had a front row seat to Steve Job and Wozniak’s debut of the first Apple I computer.

Review №24

2023-10-27 00:49:39

A well curated museum of the development of computing. Takes you through the entire history with acquired exhibits. It was great seeing the actual computers that one had only read about or seen pictures. Craye super computers, the IBM 1401 and others, the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors to ICs. The chance to play old favourites like Adventure and Pac Man.Keep a few hours to properly see everything.

Review №25

2023-11-27 17:49:54

Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum is a mesmerizing tribute to the evolution of technology, offering visitors an immersive journey through the captivating history of computing. From the early days of room-sized machines to the digital revolution, this museum is a treasure trove for tech enthusiasts and curious minds alike.Exhibits and Artifacts:The museums exhibits are a meticulously curated collection of artifacts that tell the story of computing. From iconic mainframes to the first personal computers, each display is a fascinating glimpse into the technological milestones that have shaped our world. The abundance of artifacts, including vintage computers, peripherals, and memorabilia, creates a nostalgic and awe-inspiring atmosphere.Interactive Displays:What sets the Computer History Museum apart is its commitment to interactivity. Visitors can engage with hands-on displays, allowing them to experience the evolution of user interfaces, programming languages, and the ever-evolving world of software. The interactive exhibits cater to tech-savvy individuals and those new to the world of computing.Historical Narratives:The museum seamlessly weaves historical narratives into the technological timeline. Informative displays, multimedia presentations, and engaging storytelling provide context to each era, making the complex world of computing accessible and intriguing for visitors of all backgrounds.Innovation and Pioneers:The exhibits pay homage to the innovators and pioneers who have shaped the digital landscape. From the genius of Alan Turing to the entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley, the museum celebrates the individuals who have transformed ideas into technological revolutions.Revolutionary Milestones:Walking through the museum feels like a journey through time, with exhibits dedicated to groundbreaking moments such as the birth of the internet, the rise of personal computing, and the mobile revolution. Each section highlights the societal impact of these technological milestones.Thoughtful Design and Layout:The museums layout is thoughtfully designed, guiding visitors through a chronological exploration of computing history. Clear signage, well-organized exhibits, and comfortable spaces for reflection enhance the overall experience.Educational Programs and Events:The Computer History Museum offers educational programs and events that cater to students, educators, and technology enthusiasts. Workshops, lectures, and special exhibits provide additional layers of engagement for those eager to delve deeper into the world of computing.Tech Time Capsule:The museums dedication to preserving the artifacts and stories of computing is akin to a time capsule. It not only reflects on the past but serves as a dynamic resource for understanding the present and envisioning the future of technology.Accessibility and Amenities:The museum is wheelchair accessible, and amenities such as a gift shop and a cafe ensure that visitors can fully immerse themselves in the experience without any logistical hindrances.Conclusion:The Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress. Its not just a museum; its a living narrative of how computing has shaped our world. Whether youre a tech enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the digital realm, this museum offers a captivating and enlightening journey through the heart of technological innovation.

Review №26

2023-07-27 18:13:39

I thought the museum did a good job conveying the contributions of women and other under represented groups throughout the exhibit space. I’ve included some photos below.Museums are for teaching history and perspectives on it to help educate the populace and make it easier for _other_ organizations guide us forward.I’d recommend this museum to anyone with an interesting in computing.

Review №27

2023-07-08 04:51:53

While some aspects of my visit were enjoyable, this museum needs to seriously reconsider the way it depicts women and people of color. Female programmers etc rarely get more than an 8x5 photo with a brief description that focuses more on their struggle as a woman than it does on what they actually accomplished, while large photos of women in mini skirts or cooking (with barely any context or reason for being there) loom over the room.While watching a tour, the guide pointed to one of the few females shown and referred to her as this girl (I couldnt tell you her name because he didnt bother informing us).In a section on Photoshop, makeup and shape wear is referred to as transformation and deception, which is incredibly insulting to cis women and trans folks alike.I was surprised how little representation there was of anyone other than white European and US men. Asias contribution to computing went virtually unmentioned, very few Asian products were displayed, and incredibly racist and stereotyped images were labeled by the curator as humorous.For those seeking accommodations, this museum is not accessable for people with impaired mobility, vision, etc.When I tried politely mentioning my concerns to staff, they told me in no uncertain terms that I was not the only one who had complained and that they had no intention of changing anything. I left feeling shaky and disturbed. I will not be coming back.

Review №28

2024-01-02 03:28:00

Wonderful place to kids and adults who are interested in the history of technological development. The exhibitions are diverse and genuinely reflect the history of computers. Highly recommend visiting. A must place if you are visiting Silicone Valley.

Review №29

2023-05-10 11:47:13

Wow 🤩 this place is an experience ! If you are a nerd or just curious about technology I am sure you will enjoy this place ! Even better let’s say - you use computers from late 80s early 90s you will love this place ! I loved this place ! I will visit San Jose one more time just to spend a day in this place

Review №30

2022-05-19 20:47:11

I was visiting the area for a wedding so I had some extra time to kill before my flight and I’m glad I chose to see this museum to fill that time because there is so much to see with so many well detailed exhibits and real world examples. I spent about two hours devouring as much of the content as I could. I myself was a finance major and work in investments so I don’t have a technical or professional background in computers but I use them every day at work and in my personal life so I was surprised to see how much I recognized and could understand.They do a great job dividing it into many different sections and numbering each one with a defined walking path that takes you from start to finish. There are video, pictures, information boards, interactive video games you can play, movies to watch, and so many other things that really allow you to immersive yourself into the material.Overall I would recommend to anyone even if you don’t have a background in computers like myself. Parking is extremely easy and pricing is fair so there really is no reason not to go. Enjoy!

Review №31

2024-02-04 02:05:35

Really nice museum and don’t miss the IBM 1401 demo!!

Review №32

2023-08-10 00:30:42

Really enjoyed the walk through technology memory lane. Guides are knowledgeable and the entire place is well laid out. I would encourage it for anyone interested in history, computers, and understanding how we got to such a technology rich society.

Review №33

2022-10-29 18:25:55

If you are passionate about technology, this museum is a must-see. I was fortunate that Dave, the gentleman who was my guide at the museum, had lived through much of the recent history of technology, and you could tell he loved it. Youll see early transistors, hard drives, computers and even the first Apple prototypes or the first Google server. A visit you will enjoy for sure. Dont hesitate, visit it.

Review №34

2024-04-20 00:39:04

Very dense and I only understood a small percentage of it, but that just shows how much there is to learn here. One could take an entire course about the history of computer science here. I would love to come back and understand how the many machines on display actually work. Probably well worth taking the time to do a guided tour!

Review №35

2024-05-28 02:28:31

The Computer History Museum provides a captivating exploration of computings past. From early mechanical calculators to modern supercomputers, the exhibits highlight groundbreaking technologies and the visionaries who shaped the digital landscape. Interactive displays and informative narratives make the history of computing accessible and fascinating for all ages. Special exhibits delve into topics like artificial intelligence and internet history, offering a comprehensive view of how computing has transformed our world. Whether youre a tech enthusiast or just curious, the museum is a must-visit for understanding the digital revolution.

Review №36

2023-01-09 06:16:52

I highly recommend a visit to the Computer History Museum if you have some extra time in your trip. It was a surprise highlight for me, as there was so much to see and learn. The museum is filled with gadgets, electronics, and computer chips from the past, which was a real trip down memory lane. The tour was educational and nostalgic, and I left feeling grateful for the opportunity to see such a wide array of historical technological items.

Review №37

2022-09-06 18:13:19

Buy your tickets on Groupon!! Save so much money. We absolutely love this place. It’s always fun to see how technology progress and how it could shape our future. This place is very entertaining for both adults and kids. Did I mention there is a arcade section you can play games? For fellow geeks, plan at least 2 hours here to fully explore everything. They also have a small cute gift shop. Don’t forget to get a printout from punchcards stating your date of visit at the computer history museum!

Review №38

2022-09-06 00:55:29

Great place to learn about the development of the computer. Theres ample parking space -with Tesla charging stations and its never crowded. Its all easily accessible. Theyve divided the exhibit into many different sections, all numbered with a defined walking path that takes you from start to finish. Theres a cafeteria and a gift shop too. Worth the visit.

Review №39

2024-05-29 06:17:56

All computer science students must visit at least once!

Review №40

2022-10-21 05:12:11

A well designed museum. Great detailed map. Love to be there for checking everything. Really enjoyed learning new stuff, and seeing the evolution of computers in detail.Receptionist was helpful and friendly. Closed at 5pm so try to enter earlier than 3.30.

Review №41

2024-06-16 01:09:18

Full of nostalgia for those of us who are older. Great information!

Review №42

2024-01-07 21:57:08

Every chip nerd, geek and whiz around the world should make a pilgrimage to CHM!You be glad you did! 🤖

Review №43

2018-07-14 06:54:05

Awesome place! Always wanted to visit this museum since I moved to Bay Area. Finally got the chance. It didn’t only live up to the expectations but surpassed my expectations. They just have a vast number of exhibits. You can easily spend 3-4 hours just browsing through all the exhibits and traveling through time from 1930s computes to today. Very informative. Good place to take kids.

Review №44

2018-01-31 07:21:45

Probably the best museum Ive ever visited. A must for anyone who likes or works with computing devices. I initially planned to be there no longer than 2 hours but ended up staying almost 6 hours and skipped my lunch. This place chronicles all the small little breakthroughs that led to where we are today. The guided tour at 12pm and 2pm is highly recommended.The museum also has special demos of some of the restored relics, such as the first hard disk, IBM punch card machines, PDP1 etc.I cant recommend this place highly enough for anyone who is the least bit curious about computers.

Review №45

2018-06-03 11:50:15

This is one of the best places have been being a software engineer myself, I felt nostalgic and very emotional that how far we have come in the IT age. They have very beautifully maintained the history of computer in this museum.It’s must go for every person on earth who has ever used an electronic device.You be ready to spend approx. 3 hours to cover all the items. They have lots of place where they play videos explaining the history.

Review №46

2024-01-16 17:00:52

Had the opportunity to visit over the weekend and was very delighted to see the interesting artifacts this museum showcased. It was a great and fun learning experience for myself and my family. Whether you are a local in the Bay Area, a tourist or a visitor from nearby cities or state, I would highly recommend a visit to this place. This offers a great glimpse of how Silicon Valley came to be. The ticket prices are minimal and you get a lot more in return.

Review №47

2019-03-07 07:28:55

The museum is amazing and a must see for everyone who loves technology and wants to learn more about the history present and future of computers and their power. This is quite large place and with so many interactive areas so plan few hours of fun time there. Museum is great for kids and adults. My family spent the whole day there and the food is amazing too. We will definitely be back.

Review №48

2019-09-04 23:33:09

If you are a TECH person, you must go here. Worth to visit.I will suggest to take a guided tour. It is available free of cost. Arranged twice in a day. Guides are very much informative. Sometimes we can not see, what they show us.Dont go on SIZE or space available. Much more to read, much more to learn, much more to know on every wall, every piece, every corner of museum.Please go early, so that you can take advantage of your money. But you will always have that hunger to visit again and again. Can not complete in one visit. We were there till security person came to us to say please leave.If your kids are studying, it would be great for them as well.

Review №49

2018-11-29 02:21:03

This place is absolutely amazing. FREE PARKING in case you wonder.Spawned from the defunct Computer Museum of Boston, this small venue packs quite a bit of artifacts into its available space. Only one floor is used for exhibits, upper floor might be a function hall.This is a place for kids to seniors, who would like to witness the evolution of computing from encoded strings (actual organic strings) to abacus, to punch cards, to tape, disk, display, etc. Learn about mechanical, electro-mechanical, vacuum tube, transistor and integrated circuit computing. Analog, digital, 3D and 4D worlds are right in front of you!Also, plenty of pop culture home computing machines and home video game consoles. Interactive exhibits do change periodically, and Im told there is 30% on display out of the endowment!Take the free 1hr guided tour if the museum isnt crowded! I also witnessed an IBM Mainframe demo. The museum volunteers are are full of wisdom, and are very helpful.What an amazing experience!Long live the Commodore Amiga! :)

Review №50

2018-08-20 20:13:06

Amazing collection of hardware and nicely presented. Makes it interesting and relevant for all people without or without computer knowledge to go there. Also I really like there current interactive installation about software and the importance it has for the world we live in today.Also prices are reasonable and they give student discounts. You can easily spend a day here if youre a computer enthusiast or at least half a day if youre anyone else.

Review №51

2023-09-01 05:32:57

Good museum but mainly for adults. Kids cannot understand most items. It will be better if more things for kids.

Review №52

2018-06-29 19:48:23

Awesome! One of the best times I had while visiting California. Detailed exhibits and exciting interactive labs and artifacts. I could go multiple times and still not see everything because this place is packed with information and really neat pieces of old and new technology.

Review №53

2019-01-14 05:11:08

The computer history museum offers a huge collection of computer artifacts through the years, including the very first Apple computer, Commodore, Amiga, etc. It was interesting to learn and see more about the history of the silicon valley. However, I expected more live demos such as more retro gaming as well as more info about open source through the years. Anyway, it is a must-see attraction for any geek :)

Review №54

2023-12-03 01:01:15

I could live in this place. If you have any interest in the history of computers and technology in general, this place is a must with countless unique pieces

Review №55

2019-10-11 01:39:49

You really need at least 3 hours to visually appreciate this place, and theres lots of interesting history to read about. Nice exhibits, not over crowded or cluttered, goes through a good span of the history of computers, and has some nice videos with important historical figures in them to watch. Not expensive to get in, well worth the price, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I dont think young kids will appreciate something like this, but if youre into computers and over 30 or want to know where your phone evolved from, youll want to see this place. If Im in the area again, Ill definitely be coming back and spending more time here.

Review №56

2022-03-29 05:51:39

It has vastly changed since I last went about 12 years ago. Its has transformed from a warehouse display to a contemporary museum. Mainframes and Minicomputers have sadly shrunk in display, but the Microcomputers of the 80s and 90s have been fleshed out and put on display. Theres even a number of video game consoles.

Review №57

2024-03-23 05:10:28

This is a big building with a bunch of rare old technology, which is kind of neat, but I was blown away at how poorly this museum was curated. I ended up feeling like I was walking through a garage sale, not a history museum.A museum should do three things:1) explain an item (describe its origin, function, etc)2) contextualize the item against other threads of history3) combine multiple items together and use them to weave one or more narratives.Im an electrical engineer who has a deep interest in technical history, and I had some familiarity with most of the items exhibited. I traveled to the museum with engineering colleagues, and had to spend most of the time doing the work the museum should have done — trying to explain how each item worked, how it related to other items, and what was going on in the background historically that made the item important.As a result, this place felt less like a museum and more like a dressed-up garage full of old stuff. A great example: the museum has an amazing collection of different memory technologies (mercury delay-line memory, core memory, CMOS RAM, etc), but all of it is spread out in different rooms, with no explanation or contextualization. They should be grouped together, with a clear narrative thread weaving them together.Another example is that there are multiple punchcard sorting machines on display, with no rhyme or reason as to why theyre all shown. They look kind of neat, I guess, but I dont know that I need to see three or four of them. If theres an important distinction between them, it wasnt made.Meanwhile, most items are presented with little more than a small card explaining what they were and when they were manufactured. If the museum cant bother to explain how the item works or what its historical significance is, they shouldnt bother displaying the item.The more modern stuff is slightly better curated, but again, simple historical threads that should be easy to curate — like the history of the computer mouse — are unfocused and poorly done.I imagine many nerds like me who more or less know this stuff will smile to see these rare artifacts in person, but as museums go, this isnt particularly well-executed.All in all, I left the museum thinking to myself, OK, so what? — a feeling Im not sure Ive ever had after walking out of any museum before.

Review №58

2018-03-13 05:40:49

Worth the cost of admission even if youre just slightly interested. Luckily we had a Groupon which brought the cost down to ~$9/person, even better! We spent 5 hours here, which was admittedly a bit too long, but it was fun learning how to use an abacus and slide rule, playing Adventure, and seeing how technology has developed over such a short amount of time. Makes you feel old though, seeing tech you grew up with in a HISTORY MUSEUM! Next time, well join one of the free tours and make sure to check the demo schedules!

Review №59

2019-11-10 22:46:13

I came to this museum 4 years ago when I was in San Jose on business. 4 years later Im back to San Jose on business and one of my first trips is here. Im an engineer and to me art museums havent been that interesting because I prefer to see how things have contributed to what we do in our daily lives..a lot of people enjoy art, I dont, but I love museums like this. I still check them out occasionally though. Back in ma, every year we buy a membership to the museum of science because those are the kind of museums I like to visit. If I lived in San Jose if come here multiples times in a year. Last time I was here, I left on 4 hours cause my phone battery was dying, this time I brought backup batteries. Check Goldstar for coupons.

Review №60

2019-03-18 09:02:06

I am leaving a review for the staff and the event spaces. The building itself is nice and very well maintained. The staff is super helpful. The Hahn hall is almost turnkey. You dont need much setup done. The Grand hall is almost bare. Youd have to do a lot of work in that room. From getting additional chairs to audiovisual to getting a stage. The halls do not have dividers so if youre thinking about renting one hall and trying to run parallel sessions, this may be impossible unless you go sourcing dividers from outside.

Review №61

2024-02-11 01:20:56

Great museum to spend the day

Review №62

2022-08-21 21:27:03

As always a pleasure to step back in time and re-learn our history. The great minds that collaborated to push the boundaries of computing, sometimes to levels beyond their own imagination.Its a place worth visiting one every few years as a refresher of the power of collaboration.

Review №63

2018-04-22 02:38:59

Love this place. So many things to see and learn. History of computers, computing and technology. Ive been here a few times and while some exhibits have been the same each time, they do add new and interesting things throughout. They also have meeting spaces that can be booked for events. There is also a wonderful place that caters food for purchase. I think this is a must visit at least once.

Review №64

2019-04-22 01:17:41

If youre a tech savvy youll love this place. This covers almost everything how technology evovled from ancient period untill now. For cheap deals, dont forget to check the tickets on Groupon. We got tickets for $12 through Groupon for two. The cafe is small but they have good salads. No food and drinks are allowed inside. Cool clean museum and well maintained.

Review №65

2018-11-11 23:05:55

Amazing museum totally worth to visit by anybody interested in technology and how things evolved all the way from abakus to self driving cars! I also wholeheartedly recommend docent tours - while it skips many exhibitions it adds tremendous value by hearing many stories, that otherwise are not written.

Review №66

2022-09-23 01:54:17

Great place to visit and learn about how computers progressed. On certain days, the IBM computer is turned on. It will even print your name. Check the website for more details.

Review №67

2020-01-23 21:13:06

Wonderful museum with a LOT of information! Give yourself plenty of time, and enjoy the stories of the guys giving the punch card demo. So many neat artifacts and memories throughout the whole place!

Review №68

2019-03-23 00:22:38

If youre around its a must visit. I wish I could have more time but unfortunately had a flight to catch. They have a huge collection and seeing how technology has been evolved was so great. The layout is really well-structured and feel like a travel in time. Definitely recommend!!!

Review №69

2019-02-10 15:03:30

Amazing! From the front desk to the guide, people here are super warm and welcoming. The guide (I think it was Pat) was a true gentleman and gave superb explanations about each gallery. All pieces seem to be in remarkable great state of conservation. It is a huge collection and if you are into computers, prepare to spend hours on here. Really loved the place.

Review №70

2024-04-27 17:20:50

Astonishingly comprehensive exhibits, plus great themes, short movies with interesting human/business angles. Plan to spend 2-3 hrs if youre remotely interested in the subject

Review №71

2022-11-06 14:44:38

It’s a pretty nice building with and i teresting history behind it. The tour pathing is done “IKEA” style.It was smaller than I expected, and there was no mention of Alan Turing or Ada Lovelace…why? These two were arguable more influential to computing than most of the people mentioned in the exhibits.

Review №72

2017-08-30 18:26:43

Unique place to go through the history of computers and technology. Definitely a go to make your Silicon Valley tour complete. Close to Google.I love the exhibitions. They take you through the beginning of the first computers and even years before, until now.Its really cool they have the first computer of Apple.

Review №73

2023-09-13 04:38:55

Great venue for multiple types of events. Very informative exhibits and displays.

Review №74

2024-01-05 01:57:21

It is worth going if you are a fan of computers.

Review №75

2019-08-11 00:59:48

Wonderful museum - especially if you work in the industry! Also had good interaction exhibits for kids. Took me about an hour and 20 minutes to get through, but I had a time limit and might have taken 1.5 to 2 hours given the freedom.

Review №76

2018-01-20 18:52:21

Really really awesome place for any tech geek like me. So much history of human achievement and out insatiable quest for knowledge. Anyone passing through San Jose or coming back from San Fran should check this place out. They even have a section of the worlds first electronic computer!

Review №77

2023-04-24 01:13:18

Good to visit. Prices of the souvenirs are BERY EXPENSIVE!!!!You travel back in the history of computer and high tech companiesThe Computer History Museum (CHM) is a museum of computer history, located in Mountain View, California. The museum presents stories and artifacts of Silicon Valley and the information age, and explores the computing revolution and its impact on society.In 1999, TCMHC incorporated and TCM ceased operation, shipping its remaining artifacts to TCMHC in 2000. The name TCM had been retained by the Boston Museum of Science so, in 2000, the name TCMHC was changed to Computer History Museum (CHM).In 2002, CHM opened its new building, previously occupied by Silicon Graphics, at 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd in Mountain View, California, to the public. The facility was later heavily renovated and underwent a two-year $19 million makeover before reopening in January 2011.

Review №78

2019-12-29 23:44:30

A great place to visit for those working in technology and engineering. Despite having had much of the history covered in computing education in my past, I still learnt a massive amount more to sit on top of it. The staff are super enthusiastic and the exhibits put together fantastically.Keep an eye out for Groupon discounts to keep the price down, and the discounts for sponsoring businesses.

Review №79

2018-07-07 23:37:59

One of the must-visits when around the silicon valley.Good for people interested in tech and people new to tech alike.Children will also find interesting things here from hands on programming to interactive exhibits and easy to understand videos.The newer but smaller section about autonomous vehicles is very cool and Im looking forward to how it evolves in the future.

Review №80

2018-06-03 04:02:55

Thank you time infinity to the amazing staff who hosted all of our schools third grade classes. All of our students agree that this was their favorite field trip this year! The museum was as informative and interactive as you wanted it to be allowing for engagement at every level. It was also incredibly convenient that you all had such a great outdoor space that our classes were able to eat outside. The students learned a lot and the parents and teachers were very impressed!

Review №81

2019-04-13 23:18:17

It is the right place to visit with the family. Specially if you kids who are interested in coding and programming, technologies and engineering in general. Strongly recommend. My favourite part is IBM lab room. Strongly recommend.

Review №82

2024-06-13 22:05:36

Great exhibits. Im sure the more modern exhibits will get updated soon as AI and quantum computing have taken over the conversation

Review №83

2018-09-06 05:22:40

Definitely one of the highlights of my visit to California, this museum had a lot of quirky stuff for me to geek out over. Babbages difference engine, the enigma machine, the Utah teapot, pong, Nintendo 64, screenshots from Netscape. I had a blast. Wish I could have spent more time there. My main complaint is that I dont feel like I learned much there. There were a lot of curiosities, and information about them, but I could have done more with historical context, audiovisuals, direct quotes and suchlike (like they did with the Collosus computer that defeated the enigma machine!! I loved that)I would have liked to go to the demo rooms or have followed the tour guide. Regardless it was wonderful.

Review №84

2019-03-10 15:21:15

The museum doesnt seem that big but there are many exhibits to go through, packed with information and of course artifacts to wow you with the fact how far we have come. This is a fascinating place for someone interested in computer science and technology and even history in general. Probably not so fulfilling for those who dont like to read descriptions on display - you can walk through the whole place in less than half an hour.

Review №85

2018-08-30 15:15:15

As an IBM divested employee (IBM sold my division to another company) it was fun looking at all the old IBM hardware and remembering that I had my own SP machine in the 90s back when it beat Gary Kasprov in chess. A nice collection of stuff from early mice to self driving cars. Worth a visit.

Review №86

2018-10-21 05:59:50

A fantastic museum with interactive displays, in depth history of computers with all the real and actual tech from the time. One of the hands down best museums Ive been to, and a great way to learn about the history.

Review №87

2024-01-26 22:52:31

Quit a trip through computer history! As an IT retiree there was so much technology where I had hands on experience or was very aware of when younger. Lots of memories rushed back! Got to see dozens of computers across 40+ years which I worked on. If you have a geek or nerd in the family, this is a fun museum.For young people it should be interesting seeing the tech we used to fly to the Moon and back in late 1969s to early 1970s, This may seem unbelievably archaic. Seeing core memory with magnetic rings that flipped from binary 0 to 1 values was fun. Seeing how Octal code was key to understanding dumps was fun. As was seeing the era of wire-wrapped circuitry. This era was when actual insect bugs caused problems--requiring debugging -- and tried to explain this to confused young people.Seeing the amazing innovations from Xerox Parc helped give context to how GUI based systems have evolved from 1960s thru present. Seeing the precursors to Dell and where Mac OS came from was fun. Wondered why there was no obvious mention of OS/2 & not much about Linux. Maybe I missed it.It makes one wonder why flying to the moon poses vexing challenges now. Smart watches & phones have more compute power than the 1960s to 1990s mainframes and PCs into early 2000s. The critical tasks NASA programs did in a few Kilobytes of RAM and with tape seems like magic in era with gigabytes of RAM, gigahertz of CPU/GPU speeds, and terabytes of storage are commodity goods.Ok, as an old coot, I realized I had a couple pieces of old tech I could donate to the museum, but I imagine they may have a warehouse of stuff they dont put on display.

Review №88

2018-03-08 14:30:02

Very huge museum. Spent 3 hours there and still saw just a tip of everything. Interesting part is the history of computer development. Another cool thing is the action room - try program a frog and compete on Wikipedia knowledge

Review №89

2019-09-20 07:49:11

You really need a full day for this place, there is so much to learn.I just think that the information could be delivered in a more meaningful way though. There was way too much block text explaining exhibits and no tldr paragraphs if you are short on time.

Review №90

2024-06-09 02:13:32

It was amazing to see all the things. Here at the museum there are video games to the first math machines there were alot to do at the museum and alot of information to consume.

Review №91

2022-10-02 00:05:34

Really interesting visit that shows the significant parts of the computer history. You don’t need to be a geek to like your visit. If you are, you’ll also appreciate at another level for sure. I recommend especially that you are in the birth place of modern computing when you are in the Silicon Valley.

Review №92

2020-01-06 16:37:22

Such an amazing museum. Extremely thorough and detailed about computer revolution. Has tons of artifacts, and interaction. All comes at no cost (for an BoA users) otherwise the price is still really reasonable. Highly recommended!

Review №93

2019-05-20 18:09:30

Its an amazing place. You can spend hours (or even days) looking at those vintage computers and hardware, reading history details about them, watching video presentation, etc.

Review №94

2019-12-10 00:25:16

I have a thousand photos to share about this place, but to sum it up:This is a tech-lovers heaven.Open spaces, tons of materials about computing history throughout several millennia (from the ancient civilizations to self-driving cars), and a very large selection of souvenirs are sure to make people happy. You can spend an entire day there taking photos and not notice how much time has passed.I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting San Francisco.

Review №95

2017-12-09 16:28:07

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The museum was well laid out, had great tour guides who really knew a lot beyond what was printed on the posters, and offered interactive exhibits. I would recommend two hours at the minimum, as there are a lot of exhibits packed into a smaller museum. There is a good bistro on-site for food/drinks if needed.

Review №96

2017-05-22 19:11:04

So much to see! The short tour is highly recommended: It wont give you an overview over the museum, as it picks only a handful of important devices, but the volunteers all have a silicon valley history and can tell great stories.I just wish the museum would be a little more keen to keep its devices dust free. Especially the latter part of the exhibition is really dusty, which is a shame. Also, I find the way they sort the exhibition a bit confusing, as the decades sometimes abruptly change. But, all in all a great experience, would come back!

Review №97

2019-03-14 12:47:48

Very interesting and informative. You can wait and take the tour but I found it was better to slip in and out of the tour. As can take your time to look at everything. So much cool tech and some pure nostalgia.

Review №98

2018-07-26 17:13:31

Unfortunately arrived with only an hour to spare before closing so had to do a speed tour, but there is a vast amount of computer history to be found here. So many old machines on display with descriptions and video to explain it all. They were also very kind in allowing a discount on tickets due to the late arrival.

Review №99

2020-03-05 01:46:05

Awesome museum – a must for any technophile. It was easy to find and has a fair amount of parking. The building is a large 2 story structure but all the exhibits are on the first floor. We got a discount buying tickets online so I would suggest going online to see if you can get do the same thing. You check in at the front counter where they give you a collar tab to wear and a map. They offer tours at certain times of the day. We took the one at noon. It was fascinating. The displays are very well done and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Once we finished the tour we wandered the rest of the museum. There is a group of interactive displays that teach programming and other rooms that we didn’t even get to. I plan to visit here again. Great museum.

Review №100

2024-02-09 02:00:38

We had an amazing time! So many great exhibitions! Everything is well organized and explained! Highly recommended.

Review №101

2019-08-15 02:05:31

Awsome experience, lots of history, tons of curiosities! Military discount a super plus.Free parking, small café and good size gift shop (make sure to bring $$$)

Review №102

2018-04-01 16:25:31

A very great museum to understand the history of computers. The location is great and it seems to be very suitable to locate in the silicon valley. It contains many interesting and important collections of computing gadgets.

Review №103

2023-01-14 23:37:55

This is a great museum with the most spectacular collection of early computing artifacts. I could spend days here, going through each exhibit (they have dozens, each devoted to a different aspect of computing history).

Review №104

2016-11-27 22:48:28

Entirely focused on the history of computers, with little material explaining what a computer is or how it works. Because of that difference this place was interesting for the geekier portion of my group but completely inaccessible for the rest, especially the kids. Nothing kid friendly, at least for sub 8 year olds or so, mostly due to a lack of hands-on exhibits.

Review №105

2023-04-04 02:30:48

It’s a great place to spark your curiosity into past and future tech. Worth a visit for sure.Checkout Groupon for discounted group tickets.

Review №106

2019-10-03 07:01:02

Really cool place if youre interested in technology. Excellent overview about the last couple of decades of computer history. Nice exhibitions about AI and video games as well.

Review №107

2018-07-16 19:48:35

Nice museum and with really nice people working there. I really enjoyed the time at the museum, going through computing history. If you are a geek like me, is a recommendation. Also at the gift shop you can find some games for your kids to get interested into electronics and computer science.

Review №108

2018-10-22 19:11:51

Very fun day at the museum. Plenty of exhibits and some were interactive so you got to be hands on with some technology. Make sure you leave plenty of time to geek out while there. We easily spent 4+ hours here and had to rush at the end to get somewhere.

Review №109

2017-06-11 18:40:34

Great experience in Computer History Museum. Heard excellent lectures and printed my name with a super old IBM printer in 1951:) but food was kind of... not good.

Review №110

2019-05-24 01:54:40

Awesome place to see real artifacts of computers from almost a century ago. ENIAC, Cray, Babbage machine, just to name a few.Must also try the food at the bistro. Very tasty.

Review №111

2019-12-06 22:13:54

By visiting this museum you will understand the history of computer! Amazing...Recommend for you to follow the visiting flow, and it will tell you step by step the history of conputer.

Review №112

2019-05-08 22:24:06

It was an awesome experience. Thats what I can say. If you are a computer enthusiast or just want to explore how the we got surrounded by these programmable beasts, you should for sure visit this place once. At a cheap end for individuals, its a really great place to be. I paid $17 for it but one can easily find a Groupon deal for this place. It has tons of parking space and also enabled for the people with disability. Its wheelchair accessable and great place for young kids. With 20 different sections, I would recommend you to have around 4-5 hours in hand. Though the place is not too big but you will have lot of information to gulp down. You will see artifacts never seen before and some relics are really rare. On the other hand, after visiting this place, you will for sure have a deep appreciation for computer industry and how it has changed the way we evolved as a community.

Review №113

2020-02-11 19:04:32

The cradle of innovation indeed, had an amazing experience and met awesome people here. I saw the driverless car for the very first time in this place, totally mind blowing

Review №114

2022-05-03 04:58:17

- when so much of this history is dominated by white men, do you as a modern institution really need to perpetuate sexist storytelling with your descriptions? No. That connection (see red arrow) between mini skirts and mini-computers is sexist. The field of tech has a real gender discrimination problem, theres no need to make it worse.- can you please offer foldable seats? I really liked reading about the evolution of technology but the benches were few and far between.+ well organized galleries with informative displays that manage to connect various threads and break down complex technical information.+ You can learn how stuff works like the Abacus and Napiers bones.

Review №115

2018-04-15 12:23:33

Fantastic museum, takes you from the beginning of when it all started with calculators, all the way to self driving cars...If youre into computers and technology, youll love seeing this, but even if youre not, youd still enjoy it.

Review №116

2018-10-13 22:25:42

Actually a history museum, yes. True that modern times fill most of the history, if I am allowed the joke. But fascinating if you like technology, computers and all those gadgets. If you can I would recomend comming several times, not to have to make the camplete journey in a tiring session. At least if you like stopping, watching, reading... enjoying what you see and what you imagine.

Review №117

2017-12-11 04:46:36

The staff is really nice and freindly. We even got free of charge mini tour from one of the employees. The entrance fee is 17,5$ for adults and 13,5 for students. It has a lot of cool stuff so it is worth a visit.

Review №118

2017-03-27 21:13:25

Spectacular museum with some wonderful, rare, and familiar objects from computer history. From Windows 95 boxes to 5 1/4 floppies, to a Cray supercomputer and Wozs Apple 1, an interested visitor could spend a couple hours here.

Review №119

2019-12-12 02:00:54

This place is truly for anyone with an interest in computers. The exhibits are well thought out, extremely informational, and fun. I greatly enjoyed learning about the evolution of computers starting from calculators to todays microcomputers. It was also great to walk down memory lane and revisit technology I had not seen in over 20 years. It was an awesome experience!

Review №120

2018-07-22 08:18:29

I really enjoyed it, however if you have kids I would not recommend it. It was perfect for me (interest in servers, storage, graphic cards), if you are not too technical you might get bored.

Review №121

2020-01-15 02:29:03

I am a geek! Electrical Engineer. This is my favorite place in Silicon Valley. I started into computers BEFORE the Apple 1. Cosmac Elf and Sympet. They are both there! They have a working PDP-1 computer. Play first video games on it, like Asteroids.

Review №122

2018-07-25 04:39:18

Fascinating collection of hardware that tells the story of computing through the ages. Some truly amazing artefacts on display. If youre a geek, this place is a must see.

Review №123

2019-08-11 03:25:09

How do you realise that you are getting old or at least (and more gentle) older? You go to a museum. You stand in front of some nice exponates and thin fc**** I even have used this staff some time ago and now its in a museum! The exhibition is realy great and not only for tech or computer nerds. Definitely you should go there if you are around in Silicon Valley.

Review №124

2018-03-11 16:43:06

Amazing place. The history of computers, so interesting to see the first computers, first Apple devices, and all the technology that is changing our lives. This is a must if you like technology!

Review №125

2018-05-18 17:28:17

Really nice place to visit in Mountain View. Must be on travellers map. Hope you will enjoy this great and really surprising place. Fun fun fun and real part of computer s history ;)

Review №126

2017-06-01 17:45:36

Amazing museum for tech savvy geeks.. great history about computing right at the heart of Silicon Valley..Needs at least 3 hours to explore all the sections in detail

Review №127

2019-05-20 18:52:59

It was very interesting, however I feel like someone in software would get a lot more out of it.One thing I was disappointed in was the lack of hands on activities and explanations. For example, the could have had a number of abacuses with simple explanations on how to do specific calculations with them so a parent could show their child how to use it, or some simple instructions with the on-off switches so someone could code a simple algorithm.Ultimately, I felt it would be very interesting for someone who already had some knowledge of software, but needed more hands-on activities and exercises for laypeople.

Review №128

2018-08-10 20:45:52

Awesome stuff, you get to see all the legendary inventions history of computers has ever witnessed. ENIAC. ILLIAC, Apple II, Lisa, Xerox Alto are some of the coolest ones

Review №129

2019-07-11 05:01:05

Great museum but take more than two hours to spend there to properly see everything

Review №130

2017-11-21 10:57:33

This place is absolutely awesome. So much history dating back hundreds and hundreds of years ... The highlight is the Xerox altair computer.

Review №131

2017-05-12 05:22:46

Take the tour. Two hours will fly by, even if you dont have time to watch the videos. Youll come out and go, Oh, wow. I forgot there were other exhibits.Itll inspire you to run back to your computer and code or write or design or market or game or shop or whatever you do.

Review №132

2017-05-30 17:39:09

Are you born in the 70s or 80s then this place is nostalgia for you. Come yearly and spend a full day reading about the history of computers and data machines.Be sure to ask the staff about their personal history. They are probably even more interesting, as many staff members has worked in the industry during their carriers.

Review №133

2017-12-02 17:25:47

If you are a geeky person like me, you will fall in love with this place. You can discover the computer history from 200 hundreds years ago to our time and beyond.The price is totally worth it. You can plan to stay here around 1 to 2 hours

Review №134

2023-12-30 00:54:14

Cool museum going through the history of computers. The permanent exhibit could definitely be updated, it seems to be missing information from the past 10 years. Would love to see cryptography, quantum computing, etc.

Review №135

2019-12-31 05:23:54

Very good museum for computer in general. It explains all the history of computation. At least 3 hours are needed to enjoy the entire museum.

Review №136

2020-01-21 18:28:21

The museum is an absolute delight. It shows the evolution of the computer from abacus and punch cards to the supercomputers. The guided tour (around an hour long) was also superb. Would definitely recommend it

Review №137

2018-03-05 06:34:50

I only had 2-3 hours in here but it was incredible. I could have stayed until closing. Just enough mixture between things to see and things to read about the things you see, with a oh I forgot about when those were popular! mixed in.

Review №138

2017-03-06 10:06:08

Awesome museum. If you love computers, you should go. It shows a lot of famous machines and tells a lot about history and tech development. Save 3 hours (minimum) to visit this place.

Review №139

2022-06-06 20:34:39

I must say every technology Greek should visit one and see the evolution things. I love and enjoyed see the things that I study in books.

Review №140

2018-11-14 17:21:49

Amazing and really interesting stuff. I think you should spend at least 5 hours here to take a close look at the sections youre more interested in. If you want to explore everything with detail... Get the 2 day entrance :). Also its really close to Google and Facebook.

Review №141

2024-05-30 03:24:52

Very interesting place but plan for at least 3h for a nice tour.

Review №142

2019-03-05 03:17:27

Kids (ages 5-10) loved this on a rainy Sunday. A number of interactive displays and learning labs and some fun recent history internet culture and gaming bits to make mom feel old :)

Review №143

2019-04-21 21:38:34

A fun place to explore the history of technology and computers. Its just right next to the Googleplex and easy to access. Especially good for people who have a history of being interested in computers, but also good for someone who generally likes museums.

Review №144

2019-02-14 09:36:42

So many contents. Young children may not feel the thrills but it was a good time for adults.

Review №145

2022-08-14 12:50:38

A well designed museum, filled with interesting artifacts and machines. Supplemented with many bits of knowledge. Probably the most ideal place for such a museum. Really enjoyed learning how slide rules work, playing early computer games, and seeing the evolution of computers in detail. Dont accidentally touch the typewriter though.

Review №146

2017-05-26 17:39:49

An expansive collection of computer related artifacts. Its easy to get lost and realize you overstayed. There is a cafe and merchandise store in the main lobby.

Review №147

2020-01-27 03:45:24

Great place to check out in Silicon Valley if you want to know about computer and its development history

Review №148

2019-05-03 06:48:39

Being a pretty big technology geek, I was really excited to come here. I showed up right when they opened and there were already plenty of people in line. The museum itself is big-ish, but smaller than the size of the building would suggest. The exhibits are all on the bottom floor, and the second floor is mostly auditoriums and classrooms for lectures and workshops and stuff.The main exhibit is Revolution, which is an extensive history of computers, starting from calculators (like abacus kind of stuff) all the way up to self driving cars, supercomputers, and artificial intelligence. There are a lot of excellent donations, like real super computers and chips and all that kind of stuff -- very cool to see! The end of the exhibit, around more modern day, was less exciting for me, but there is still a lot of really cool information. Speaking of which, everything is really well explained, with enough detail to learn something, but enough brevity to prevent you from wanting to read.I wasnt able to stop in the other exhibitions like the self driving car and interactive areas, but I was mostly interested in the history anyway.Overall, the layout was really easy to follow and very informative! The price is good, and if youre a student its even better ($13.50 I think). Can easily spend 2ish hours here, and Id recommend giving it a go if youre interested in the history behind the technology that were all so used to these days!

Review №149

2016-07-09 07:06:01

Great museum with well designed and nice looking displays. They have some really awesome old machines with some even working for public demos, like their IBM 1401 and DEC PDP-1.

Review №150

2024-03-30 21:37:51

Great, if youre someone who loves the history and story of even the first physical calculators youre going to love this place

Review №151

2018-12-13 09:39:59

I have to say that, as a electronic engineering major student, it is so excited to be here viewing all the history of electronics! I will be here again in the future to see more excited stuffs! Hope Waymo can be live soon!

Review №152

2018-08-20 08:01:36

A must visit when in Bay Area. Amazing collection of systems n knowledge! Doesnt matter if you are a computer science person, it is everything about the technology we use.

Review №153

2019-12-13 00:29:48

Very good experience and work of the curator, you must do the IMB demo computer and the tour to have a good person to person explanation.

Review №154

2020-02-22 19:52:37

Very interesting of new and old computer equipment. Awesome volunteers put on some great demos and tours.

Review №155

2017-04-23 08:57:06

Good place to spend time on weekends. Especially fascinated by playing the first generation video game and the retired volunteers eagerly explaining the usage of older computers.

Review №156

2019-05-13 19:15:12

The ultimate museum for geeks! Not far from Google headquarters. Very friendly staff, a lot of artifacts, and the price is fair. Go there!

Review №157

2019-08-05 03:26:45

Must visit for anyone interested in computing history. ENIAC (it is decimal!), IBM 360, Apollo command module, PDP to name a few systems.It is also the story of many great people not just machines - Turing, Von Neumann, Fred Brooks, Grace hopper and Margaret Hamilton to name a few people.

Review №158

2023-01-27 04:31:34

Amazing experience! Got to hear Steve Wasniak speak. Too cool

Review №159

2017-03-27 20:18:51

Fantastic museum of computer history. Give yourself at least three hours. Watch out if trying to visit while on a short notice trip as the opening days can catch you out.

Review №160

2018-11-02 09:58:35

The historical timeline was nicely done. The layout of the museum is easily maneuvered. The large number of exhibits and information was displayed well and quite interesting. The operational demonstration of the IBM Mainframe Hands-On card punch, reader, and printer was enjoyed. I believe the museum reminds us of the ingenuity that brought us to the technology we have today

Review №161

2020-03-21 17:29:13

Very informative place. Had a nice experience. Learnt a lot about computer technology. Its evolution and its future plan.

Review №162

2019-10-17 04:32:12

Very interesting technology history to discover, dont have to be a computer geek to pay a visit here ;) thanks for bringing back lots of fun memories where we started to learn the world of Computers...

Review №163

2018-12-04 14:46:57

This is one of my favorite places to visit in the Bay Area. The exhibits walk you through the entire history of computing and covers every facet: slide rules, mainframes, AI, computer graphics, games, etc. There are tons of neat artifacts to see and they even have a working PDP-1 that runs Spacewar!

Review №164

2022-07-02 22:31:40

I visited this museum. The museum greeter checked the covid vaccination card with picture id. Parking is good in the parking lot. The exhibits in the museum are informational and fun. The tour by the hour at noon is relevant to computer history.

Review №165

2018-08-09 08:01:15

Good musume obviously about computer from the start of mechanical calculator to modern computer era. You can easily spend at least 3hrs.

Review №166

2016-09-08 14:11:46

As far as the history of tech, you will learn so much about the years of development and all the inventions along the way. Super interesting!!

Review №167

2019-11-10 02:33:19

Great place to see 2000 years of computers, crom the basic ones to robots. Exibition also features areas like autonomous cars and video games.

Review №168

2022-03-07 00:25:16

Spent almost the entire day here, very engaging and fun place to learn about computers and the problems that inspired their design and development

Review №169

2018-01-18 20:26:16

Great place to learn about Computer History spent about three hours there wandering around the exhibits from the early ages till modern times and even offers some game consoles from the 80s-90s which are great fun. We had our company’s Holidays party there and it was incredible, friendly staff and knowledgeable employees can tell you lots about the history of the exhibits. Other attractions are also close by, definately worth visiting when in the area.

Review №170

2022-08-07 04:34:02

If you love computers, this is the place for you. And they have plenty of parking.

Review №171

2023-11-09 21:48:00

Computer History Museum in Mountain View is a tech treasure trove, charting a course from the abacus right up to modern AI. Its a timeline of tech thats got a bit of everything: whether youre a serious tech-head, a gamer, a kid, or a history buff, youre in for a treat. Walking through the exhibits feels like a stroll through computings past, present, and future. Its an educational and entertaining slice of Silicon Valley for all ages.

Review №172

2019-09-21 01:44:50

Fun place to take kids but their attention span wavered (ages 12-5)Told it takes usually around 3hrs to see everything we missed the 1401 & pdp1 demo labs section because they were done.Had lunch at the cafe prior-good food and drinks. Gift shop was ok.

Review №173

2017-04-28 20:42:19

One of the best museums I have ever been to. From the engaging excibits, to the friendly staff to the artifacts of our technology revolution. If you love or hate technology and are in the area definitely check it out. I have been going here multiple times a year since 2011 and have never been disappointed.

Review №174

2018-08-09 16:06:36

They call it; the first 2k yrs of modern computer history. We are only at the beginning. This is the place to go to reminiscence your old 8086s..

Review №175

2018-07-06 04:35:00

Excellent museum featuring examples of computing from centuries ago up to the cutting edge of modern tech. Anyone interested in the intersection of history and technology could easily spend hours learning about the many exhibits and specimens displayed.

Review №176

2019-01-14 02:31:10

This is the best place to know about computer evolution, if you are in from Tech background you might have know lot of things but it is still worth to visit, i learned/came to onow few new things. They have tours you should plan to take tours(it is included in the ticket), you just need to find out the time when they have tour and join the group, guide explains a lot of history about computer evolution.

Review №177

2017-07-17 18:14:01

Amazing museum! I liked the new exhibits more than the old ones. You dont really need to do the museum tour because it just covers a small part of museum and is a bit slow to be honest.

Review №178

2024-06-30 23:45:43

Its a bit small and only needs 3 hours to finish the tour.

Review №179

2021-01-05 03:22:05

Great resources for teens willing to explore computers, has very cool artifacts and learning opportunities within the museum.

Review №180

2019-12-14 03:30:25

It was great seeing some of the old computers I programmed over a fifty year span of time.

Review №181

2018-07-17 21:00:10

A cool place to visit in the area for an IT person. If you plan visiting this museum, you shoud dedicate at least 2 hours. I liked the IBM machine demonstration.

Review №182

2019-05-11 23:03:50

Awesome museum letting you dream and discover in details history of computer science. I wish I could stay more to watch and read all contents 😀

Review №183

2023-10-09 04:19:01

A must visit in the region and for the geeksSo much history

Review №184

2018-12-26 23:14:50

It’s not the most interesting museum but it turned out better than I expected.

Review №185

2016-08-10 21:11:43

A really interesting and well priced museum. I dont know if the main exhibition has been updated recently, but I think the other reviews suggesting that the museum is only for those with a passion in computers and technology is inaccurate. I took my parents here, who are definitely not technophiles, and they found the majority of it fascinating and well explained.Most of the exhibits are hands off. Though there are quite a few short films and interactive areas dotted throughout the main exhibition. When we were there, there was also a Google self-driving car exhibit off to the side of the main area which allowed you to sit inside the car and explore the tech behind self-driving cars.Even if youre not really into computers or the tech industry, as long as youre willing to engage with the exhibits you will enjoy your time here!

Review №186

2018-04-30 06:04:11

A true walk down memory lane and really a great place to spend a day among machines, bits and bytes from Lovelace to the internet.

Review №187

2023-10-04 23:48:09

Amazing computer history museum. A must visit!

Review №188

2023-10-21 21:48:07

Great museum with a large collection of interesting items. I was lucky to (accidentally) be there on a day where volunteers were demoing the IBM RAMAC and 1401. This stuff is amazing for someone who works in tech but is far too young to have seen machines like this in action.I walked here from the Caltrain station since Mountain View public transport barely exists and there is no bikeshare system. Said walk was.. not great.

Review №189

2023-08-29 13:26:56

What an amazing collection of technology. I was completely mesmerized. I visited this place on a Wednesday mainly to attend the demos of 1401 and RAMAC and was able to make full use of it. A lot of learning and a lot of cool stuff to look at. It also helped me understand how far we have grown in this space in the last few years.

Review №190

2017-07-09 14:46:34

This museum is jammed packed with the entire history of computers, level of detail that they conducted to have all the items there was amazing. A must stop if your visiting the area

Review №191

2019-10-25 15:57:37

Great collection, well organized and friendly staff. Unfortunately too much interfering stories from the different booths.

Review №192

2018-07-15 05:02:45

Incredible place showing the gradual transformation of the world with devices that only think in 1 or 0

Review №193

2018-09-30 00:29:01

Over 200 years of computing starting with the abacus. Totally worth the cost of admission to see where our modern technology comes from.

Review №194

2019-02-08 04:23:29

Great museum! Lots of parking. Friendly staff. The content may be a little boring to those who already know the stuff but there were always details that I didnt know so that was OK too. If you are not in tech itll certainly be more like a museum with lots of new information for ya..

Review №195

2018-11-11 03:43:15

If you are remotely interested in the history of computing, then this place is well worth a pilgrimage. Relics span from the 1930s (and prior) through to about 2010, offering a detailed overview of the different systems available and the technology behind them.My only criticism would be that there isn’t more from the 2000s (no Apple machines from 1997 onwards for example) which I feel is a very important period in computer history.Add some “newer” history and we’ve got a winner on our hands.

Review №196

2017-02-28 01:48:28

- Awesome summary of all the tech elite names.- great collection of information explained in a simple way.- a good souvenir shop.

Review №197

2019-06-17 17:45:18

Very educational for kids and adults. Their main exhibit is about 2000 years of computing. Has a cool interactive zone for kids to try a little programming.

Review №198

2024-01-20 23:34:42

Absolutely wonderful place. As a computer science student and a software developer, I enjoyed it a lot!