We always welcome volunteering groups from local organisations to help improve the Museum. The Museum of Computing is devoted to the history of computing and digital development. It was the first physical museum of its kind in the UK dedicated to the history of computing. We are based in the centre of Swindon at Theatre Square.
The Museum is not simply a repository of artefacts, but has active displays as well as providing a forum for the provision of lectures. You will find many hands-on exhibits, allowing you to experience computers and related items as they were in the past.
The Museum is not simply a repository of artefacts, but has active displays as well as providing a forum for the provision of lectures. You will find many hands-on exhibits, allowing you to experience computers and related items as they were in the past.
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We are an independent, volunteer-run museum, accredited with Arts Council England. We are members of the Association of Independent Museums and the South West Federation of Museus and Art Galleries. We work closely with other local museums through the Wiltshire Museums Group and the Swindon Museums Group.
Maybe you can get your name on our new leader board! Or have a relaxing round with Mario in our Gaming Chair. We're open as usual from 10am 'til 4pm. We'd love to see you there! Our builders were soon at work creating all sorts of buildings, vehicles, and a few items we couldn't quite identify. By the end of day one we had some buildings and vehicles added and by the end of day two our town was ready for occupation.
The museum is about a 10 minutes walk from the station. The main stops for Swindon's Bus Company are in Fleming Way, just north of the museum, about five minutes walk. Beside Fleming Way is the Bus Station, where most Stagecoach and all National Express buses stop. There are several car parks close by - for a map and details of charges visit the Swindon Borough Council web site.
The Museum has also recently developed a new education programme for school visits. Schools booking a group visit with us will have the opportunity to explore the Museum and take part in a workshop suited to their age. The Museum is enthusiastic about supporting schools in delivering the curriculum and we are happy to work with schools to personalise the tour and session to help tailor the visit to their needs.
We can arrange a variety of activities, depending on your requirements. Our displays cover both the technical and social changes that computers have made to society, as well as the history of computers and related areas. Many of our items can be handled, but we do ask that all visitors reat them with care.
Reviews (16)
Robbie Stewart
Dec 27, 2021
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Craig Stevens
Nov 06, 2021
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Jan Arding
Oct 27, 2021
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Fun for all ages (male and female) if you like old and new computer and game 🎮 consoles some you can play on, my Grandaughter didn't want to leave she was enjoying it too much 😁 they also have lego bricks to build your own design or one of theirs. Big thumbs-up 👍 👍👍for a day out. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, very friendly staff, will be definitely coming back.
Robert Annett
Oct 13, 2021
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Andy Tong
Oct 12, 2021
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Maruk Miah
Aug 12, 2021
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John Brain
Jul 21, 2021
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My son (12 yrs) was overjoyed visiting your great little museum today. The staff were very friendly and eager to help and the entry fee makes it affordable for everyone. I highly appreciate that the owner(s) decided to make it a 'hands-on' experience. We will be back - next week, if my son has anything to do with it 😀
Andrew Spackman
Feb 16, 2020
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The Museum of Computing has been a fantastic resource for the knowledge and history of Computing for as long as I can remember. It was one of the things that pushed me to study Computing at both College and University, and always fascinates me with the various pieces of technology that are on display that I either did not know existed, or thought I would never see physically. Simon Webb, the Curator, is also a very knowledgable guy who has always promoted my interest in Computing and Technology and the Museum would not be the same without him.
Croissant Lapin Defoe
Feb 03, 2020
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Yaseen Khattak
Jan 04, 2020
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Wilf Kash
Oct 08, 2019
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This is the place where computing history become alive.
For techies, this is a must see place in swindon. The amazing heritage and traditions of computing is perfectly preserved here under one roof. From Apple II to Commodore 64, the story and heritage is lined up telling the amazing history of computing. From punch card to Atari to Apple II, this is the place where computing history live.
And the best part of it, some of the computer and devices are functional, unlike other museium where you can only see these machines, here you can actually touch them and see how 80s tech work.
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For techies, this is a must see place in swindon. The amazing heritage and traditions of computing is perfectly preserved here under one roof. From Apple II to Commodore 64, the story and heritage is lined up telling the amazing history of computing. From punch card to Atari to Apple II, this is the place where computing history live.
And the best part of it, some of the computer and devices are functional, unlike other museium where you can only see these machines, here you can actually touch them and see how 80s tech work.
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Yk
Aug 26, 2019
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Andy Hawkins
Mar 30, 2019
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Donna Daniels
Mar 02, 2019
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Christian Sunderland
Sep 15, 2018
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Christopher Bewley
Aug 17, 2018
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