Computer History Museum
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From early computers to insights about the latest breakthroughs, we’re your source for all things computing 🌐
Mountain View, CA 94043
Joined March 2009
NOTICE: CHM will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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Watching the @49ers game this Sunday? Keep an eye out for a special CHM feature during the broadcast!
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NOTICE: CHM will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025.
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50 years ago today, the first Byte Shop opened its doors in Mountain View. This weekend, CHM went back to relive history.
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Celebrate #GivingTuesday with us! Today your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50k, thanks to the generosity of CHM Volunteers Duane Sand, Joe and Barbara Fredrick, and Allen Baum and Donya White. #GivingTuesday
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Tomorrow is one of our favorite days at CHM, Giving Tuesday 🌟 We hope you’ll support our work to help visitors understand the computing past, explore the impact of technology on our present, and imagine future possibilities. 🏛️ https://t.co/uTf0JCgNEK
#GivingTuesday
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Notice: CHM will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025, and open on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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Celebrate the holidays PDP-1 style at the Computer History Museum 🎶 Join our PDP-1 demo volunteers for a festive sing-along and a special look at one of the most iconic early computers. 📅 Saturday, December 20 🕑 2:00pm – Holiday Singalong 🕒 3:00pm – PDP-1 Demo
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Take a trip down memory lane and battle it out with friends and family on arcade classics like Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, Class of ’81, The Fast & The Furious, and NBA Jam 👾 📅 Open Nov. 19, 2025 – Feb. 16, 2026 📍 CHM’s Orientation Theater
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From Unix to C to Go, Ken Thompson’s work helped shape the foundation of modern computing. CHM’s new oral history dives into his incredible career and impact. Read more on our blog:
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Ken Thompson, one of the foremost programmers and computer scientists of the last 50 years, shares stories about his life and career in a newly released oral history.
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We all know one… or two if you’re in Silicon Valley📍Tag someone who needs a last-minute costume 📲 #HalloweenCostumes #Apple #TechCostumes
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CHM will be closed for a private event on Thurs. Oct. 16, 2025.
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Don’t miss our event tonight: “This Time It’s Different: AI Startups Across Three Generations.” Hear from AI pioneers Jerry Kaplan, Adam Cheyer, and Daniela Rus. https://t.co/hTQP3gBqIQ This program is made possible by the generous support of Mark and Mary Stevens.
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Watch the program live on YouTube here! There’s no denying we’re living through an AI boom. But, despite the hype, AI is far from an overnight success. The story of AI is a rollercoaster of both...
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You all seem to love the Museum store and often say you wish you could shop online. Well, wishes granted! We're excited to announce the launch of CHM’s new online store just in time for the holidays—and every purchase supports the Museum. 🛍️ Shop now:
shop.computerhistory.org
Discover unique gifts, apparel, books, and tech-inspired merchandise from the Computer History Museum Store. Explore products celebrating computing history, innovation, and design.
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CHM will be open on Labor Day, Mon. September 1, 2025.
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NOTICE: CHM will be closed for a private event on Wed. Aug. 13, 2025.
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Recently, CHM hosted the Vintage Computer Festival—a weekend full of nostalgia, tech, and passionate communities. Thanks to everyone who came out! 📺 Catch the CHM feature on NBC Bay Area: https://t.co/h4zlsohLR8
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Tomorrow is the last day for the Vintage Computer Festival at CHM💻 Secure your tickets now: https://t.co/y7vcO03Kpp
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@MartyEarthy @LinkN01 @WholeMarsBlog @ComputerHistory Here is Apple Cofounder Woz showing me around the museum. Can't imagine a better tour than this:
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It's not too late to secure your tickets now 🔗 https://t.co/6Dl2vfy6P4 📍Location: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
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