The National Museum of Computing announces code-breaking poetry and Atari Art Re-imagined competitions

The National Museum of Computing announces code-breaking poetry and Atari Art Re-imagined competitions

TNMOC is kicking off two competitions for the summer targeting creatives with a passion for expression through writing and the visual arts. The Young People’s Poetry Competition asks aspiring writers to produce a piece in honour of somebody they feel deserves greater recognition, while Atari Art Re-imagined pays tribute to the pioneering artists and graphics designers who achieved that breakthrough by asking the artists of today to re-interpret a piece of classic Atari box art.

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The National Museum of Computing needs your vote!

The National Museum of Computing needs your vote!

The prestigious Kids In Museums award recognise museums, galleries and heritage sites that provide a great experience for children, young people and families. It is the only museum award to be judged by families.

We’ve been celebrated for our inclusivity and diversity efforts. From holding regular Relaxed Openings that cater for the neurodiverse, to our major efforts to support girls in STEM and the free remote learning packages we have offered to hundreds of underprivileged students during the pandemic.

We now ask for families to share their experiences of visiting the museum with Kids in Museums to support our application!

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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of a British computing success with Virtual Flossie – The National Museum of Computing’s new virtual experience and exhibition

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of a British computing success with Virtual Flossie – The National Museum of Computing’s new virtual experience and exhibition

TNMOC unveils an interactive online visitor experience celebrating the anniversary of one of the first commercially successful British computers.

Virtual Flossie is a 3D implementation of the ICT 1301 – a British-made computer built on pioneering transistor and memory technologies that revolutionised computing.

The 1301 also featured an award-winning design that earned it appearances in TV and films including James Bond and Doctor Who. Two hundred were sold but just four remain, with the first – that would be named “Flossie” – dodging the scrap heap three times to find a home at The National Museum of Computing.

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Sir Clive Sinclair’s son and ZX Spectrum technology duo reunited - The National Museum of Computing brings a personal touch to ZX Spectrum 40th anniversary celebrations

Sir Clive Sinclair’s son and ZX Spectrum technology duo reunited - The National Museum of Computing brings a personal touch to ZX Spectrum 40th anniversary celebrations

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sinclair ZX Spectrum with a unique chance to hear from some of those with a personal connection to a computer that inspired a generation. Join TNMOC on April 23 as it hosts a live, audience Q&A with Crispin Sinclair - son of legendary inventor Sir Clive Sinclair – and design engineers Richard Altwasser and Dr. Steve Vickers who helped bring Sir Clive’s vision to life.

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Exciting new STEM and computing workshops from TNMOC target primary schools for the first time

Exciting new STEM and computing workshops from TNMOC target primary schools for the first time

Today, The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), an independent charity, has announced the launch of its Primary School Activity Days, which provide primary school students the opportunity to take part in exciting and engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and computing workshop days for the very first time.

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