The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers.
Recognised as one of England’s top 100 ‘irreplaceable places’, follow the development of computing at TNMOC: from the Turing-Welchman Bombe and Colossus of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to the rise of personal computing and the rise of mobile computing and the internet.
We aim to open to the public Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 10:30am - 16:30pm during Winter hours (extended to 17:00pm during Summer hours) - but please check our Days Open page before planning your visit.
We recommend you BOOK ONLINE in advance of your visit but we also welcome visitors on the day.
Why not plan a visit to our world leading computing museum? We offer individual, family, and annual tickets and we are easy to reach by public transport or car.
Whether you are a business organisation or a private group of friends, we tailor your group visit to fit your requirements, and you will benefit from the knowledge of our highly experienced, friendly tour guides.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS RELEASES
The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), has today announced that Simon Lavington, M.Sc., Ph.D., FIEE, FBCS, C.Eng - an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Computing and Electronic Systems at the University of Essex - is to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Museum. The Honorary Fellowship recognises outstanding contributions towards the history and ongoing development of computing.
The National Museum of Computing partners with LogRhythm to preserve technological heritage and promote inclusion in the cybersecurity industry. LogRhythm is sponsoring TNMoC to bolster engagement in computing and recently held its Customer Advisory Council and Partner Advisory Council at the Museum as part of the ongoing collaboration.
The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC) is thrilled to announce a major funding partnership with The Post Office Remembrance Fellowship (PORF). This funding paves the way for a significant milestone in TNMoC's evolution as it embarks on a major building refurbishment project to preserve an irreplaceable World War Two-era building.
We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that the National Museum of Computing has been honoured with full Accreditation as a Nationally Styled Museum through the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme.
Receiving full accreditation as a nationally styled museum recognises our collections’ national importance and international interest, our support of other museums working in our field, our learning programme, and our ongoing research and scholarly publications.
The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) proudly announces its latest foundation sponsor, issured, a dedicated technology partner that has been a steadfast supporter of the museum for over six years. Known for its commitment to charitable initiatives and long-standing investment in TNMOC's digital future projects, issured's sponsorship marks a significant milestone in the museum’s mission.
In 2013, the museum team embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of Bytes Festivals at the National Museum of Computing. The mission was clear: to empower our visitors, to foster engagement, exploration, and most importantly, fun with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We set out to inspire, create opportunities for learning, and unite families, all while ensuring that STEM education was accessible to everyone.