The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge. Open Wednesday to Sunday [7 Days a week during School holidays]. Paid Admission.
Details
Accessibility
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/37534/Accessibility/
The Museum is fully accessible.
Please see the Museum's Accessibility Guide HERE.
Level tarmacked car park with an accessible parking space which can be reserved in advance.
Brief description
Museum depicting the history of Information Technology, with exhibitions and workshops. https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/46677/360-Degree-Tour/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_for_Computing_History
2025: "The Centre for Computing History is a computer museum in Cambridge, England, established to create a permanent public exhibition telling the story of the Information Age.[1]
The museum acts as a repository for vintage computers and related artefacts. The museum is open Wednesdays through to Sundays from 10am to 5pm in term time and 7 days a week during school holidays.[2] On display are key items from the early era of computers (and even before) from ageing comptometers through the Altair 8800 to the ZX Spectrum and Apple II. The museum also holds vintage games consoles, peripherals, software and an extensive collection of computer manuals, magazines and other literature. It is home to the Megaprocessor, an enormous version of a computer chip designed by James Newman.[3]
The centre is a registered educational charity.[4] It is funded by a combination of sponsors from local businesses and private individuals. Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Hermann Hauser was involved with funding discussions.[5] He became patron of the museum in December 2011, 30 years after the launch of the BBC Micro.[6] The museum is run by a board of trustees chaired by Gareth Marlow.[7]"
Address
The Centre for Computing History, The Muller Building, Rene Court, Coldham's Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
Phone
01223 214446 "(In term time, there are no staff here on Mondays or/and few staff work on Tuesdays. The museum is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm and there will be staff to answer your queries Wednesday to Friday. In Cambridgeshire school holidays, we open 7 days a week and so you may get a reply outside of term time hours. Please be aware however that many staff work part time.
Website
Directions
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/37731/How-To-Find-Us/
Leave the A14 at Junction 35 and take the A1303 towards Cambridge.
Remain on this road and at the roundabout in Barnwell continue straight on, joining the A1134 signposted for the City centre.
Continue passed the football stadium and towards the City centre.
After a few sets of traffic lights look out for a Premier Inn and Travelodge Hotel on either side of a turning on the left, which you should take onto Coldham's Lane.
Just after passing over a bridge look out for a sharp left turn with a brown sign for the Computer Museum. Follow the road around the outside of the trading estate and turn right into the Museum car park immediately before the level crossing.
OS TL469587
Opening Times
2025: Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
Transport
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/37731/How-To-Find-Us/
2025: Nearest bus stops are on Coldham's Lane ~ service Numbers 19 and 114.
Nearest train station is Cambridge.
For more travel information go to www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33
Amenities
Café: 2025: We do still have our small café which serves hot and cold drinks and snacks such as crisps, biscuits and chocolate. We are, however, happy for you to eat your own packed lunch at our Foyer tables, there are also two retail parks with café and supermarket options within walking distance either side of the railway bride close to us.
The café is open during museum opening hours, currently Wednesday to Friday 10:00 to 3:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 to 5:00, however the opening times are subject to change so it’s always best to check the website for that information."
Shop https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/shop
Toilet, Parking
Accessible Toilet
Nearby: Asda Cambridge Superstore
Beehive Centre
Coldhams Ln
Cambridge CB1 3ER
+ Lidl
Newmarket Rd
Cambridge
CB5 8WR
+ Sainsbury's
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.