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Step back in time with the sounds of the IBM 1401. This is what computing sounded like before screens, apps, and notifications. Every click, whirr, and punch card is part of a system that helped shape the digital world we live in today.
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It’s often said that the computers we carry in our pockets today were once the size of entire rooms. They’re talking about this beast.
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A visit to CHM is shaped not just by what’s on display, but by those who help interpret it. We’re proud to celebrate the volunteers who make each experience more engaging, insightful, and memorable.
Learn more about becoming a volunteer: bit.ly/4vNxlRV
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The Boardroom Showdown: The Story Behind Steve Jobs’ Demotion at Apple
Image credits: San Francisco Chronicle/ Hearst Newspapers, Bettmann, MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images, Marilyn K. Yee
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The Apple III holds an infamous place in computing history. Thanks to an unfortunate design decision combined with the wrong choice of metals, components would begin to overheat, oxidize and fail.
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This week, CHM was featured on KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco, highlighting Apple’s 50-year legacy in Silicon Valley through the personal stories of those who grew up with its products.
Visit our latest exhibit, now open through September 7.
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Today, we celebrate 50 years of Apple. In the early days, there was no funding and no safety net, just two founders in a garage with a shared belief in what technology could become.
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This weekend, CHM hosted TechFest: Happy Birthday, Apple! What’s your favorite decade of Apple?
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Mike Markkula (Apple’s first major investor and longtime board Chairman) casually mentions: the IBM PC business plan was written on an Apple II.
Tech history is full of these fun plot twists.
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Here’s a sneak peek of our new Apple@50 exhibit 👀 But don’t just peek, come experience Apple’s rare prototypes in person!
On display until September 7, 2026.
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Happy Pi Day! This year, we’re highlighting the milestones and innovations that shaped the field of computing.
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We’re excited to announce a new exhibit to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary!
Visit us for a chance to see rare prototypes of some of the most iconic Apple products from the CHM collection.
On display until September 7, 2026.
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Fifty-one years ago this week, Steve Wozniak attended the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club on March 5, 1975.
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Recognize any faces? 👀 We just released a new video on our YouTube channel where early Apple employees take a walking tour of historic Apple buildings in Cupertino—from its first office to the homes of the Lisa and Macintosh teams.
Watch here: piped.video/sbCVETsmtoM?si=_ild…
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In a 1997 talk, Apple’s Chris Espinosa reads from early Apple II human interface guidelines on how they tested software.
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The Olympics are over, medals have been won, athletes returned home, but we’re still reminiscing about Apple’s legendary ‘1984’ commercial.
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Believe it or not, this oversized Macintosh Plus is operable. Functional? Not exactly. Join us for a special tour with Exhibit Developer Kiera Peacock as she tests MacWrite and proves that when the mouse is oversized, creativity gets… abstract.
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We recently acquired an astonishingly large Macintosh Plus computer. Naturally, our first order of business was ASMR with the “Big Mac” keyboard.
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow... send this to your special someone 💌💞
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On this day, 42 years ago, Steve Jobs unveiled the Macintosh at Apple's annual shareholders meeting in Cupertino, California.
Image credits: Images 1–2: Gift of FIC, Image 3: Gift of LeRoy Smith, Image 4: Gift of Henri Socha
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On this day, 43 years ago, Apple introduced Lisa, the first consumer PC to feature a GUI and a mouse.
Access the Apple Lisa Source Code: bit.ly/4aYlE2R
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On this day in 2007, Apple released the original iPhone, forever changing how people communicate, work, and use technology.
Read more: bit.ly/3Nj0MJJ
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New year, timeless stories of innovation. Come explore the Computer History Museum.
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Earlier this week, CHM was featured in the Sunday Night Football Sights, bringing a glimpse of our exhibit galleries and Silicon Valley’s innovation story to a national audience.
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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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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. 🏛️ bit.ly/3Xpc4hw
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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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We all know one… or two if you’re in Silicon Valley📍Tag someone who needs a last-minute costume 📲
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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: bit.ly/454pKDe
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Tomorrow is the last day for the Vintage Computer Festival at CHM💻 Secure your tickets now: connect.computerhistory.org/…
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It's not too late to secure your tickets now 🔗 hubs.li/Q03zThk60
📍Location: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
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Like what you see? 👀 Visit the Computer History Museum this Friday and Saturday for the annual two-day Vintage Computer Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: connect.computerhistory.org/…
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Bill Atkinson, known for designing the original MacPaint and helping pioneer the graphical user interface (GUI), shares his personal binder of Polaroid photos taken during the development of Apple’s Lisa computer.
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“AI Decodes Ancient History: The Herculaneum Scrolls” is starting now. Watch live via the Computer History Museum’s YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3ZUnLOD
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We are saddened by the passing of Bill Atkinson, a software developer whose work helped shape the PC revolution. Atkinson’s legacy will live on in the tools, interfaces, & ideas that made computers more human-centered. Learn more: bit.ly/43PGz2S
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On Tuesday, June 10, we invite you to explore AI Decodes Ancient History: The Herculaneum Scrolls, a special event showing how modern tech can decode ancient Greek scrolls supposedly made unreadable by the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompei.
🔗 bit.ly/4dm07QI
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CHM will be open this Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Come check out our newest exhibit, Chatbots Decoded: Exploring AI and visit Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing to experience fascinating artifacts and people in a timeline of computing history.
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We hear your questions about the Great Chatbot Debate livestream and we’re happy to share that it's now live on our YouTube channel: piped.video/watch?v=YtIQVaSS…
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Your feedback is valuable to us! We love hearing about your experiences and what makes the museum special to you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and being a part of our community.
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For the very first time, we are now manufacturing this invisible thing called intelligence." – Jensen Huang, 2024 Fellow Awards Ceremony
Watch the full video here: piped.video/watch?v=JHk_lvy9…
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Who says artifacts can’t be romantic? Happy Valentine’s Day!
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It’s time! Join us today for an unforgettable event at the Computer History Museum with Bill Gates. He’ll discuss his new memoir, Source Code— the human, personal story of how Bill Gates became who he is today. Watch the event via our free livestream. bit.ly/3CpeZ2Z
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Introducing Decoding Tech, our new podcast 🎧 Explore the past, present & future of tech with leading experts & pioneers. Now, CHM Live’s best talks are available in audio-only format. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more! #CHM #TechPodcast #DecodingTech
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