Computer History Museum

Discover the origins of modern technology, including computer games and the Internet, through multi-media exhibits and artifacts. Current exhibits at the Computer History Museum include Revolution: The First 2,000 Years of Computing, The Babbage Engine, IBM 1401 Demo Lab, and Where To? A History of Autonomous Vehicles. The museum also features traveling exhibits and demonstrations throughout the year.

The museum offers docent-led tours for groups of 10 or more, Wednesday - Sunday at noon and 2 pm. and reservations must be made at the least 45 days in advance. You can also enjoy self-guided tours at your own pace, as well as weekly demonstrations. Bring your mobile phone and download a Computer History Museum Guidebook, a free app at http://www.computerhistory.org/planvisit/. 

Who invented the first computer is a matter of historical perspective. The history of computers is epic, driven by human passion and innovation to solve problems. A millennial might say "Steve Jobs." The Computer History Museum espouses that the first modern computer was born during WWII with ENIGMA and the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer in 1945. The museum's Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing exhibit chronicles the history of computing, from the abacus to the smartphone, through 19 galleries, 1,100 objects, multimedia experiences, and accounts from pioneers and innovators.

There are 400 free parking spots right in front of the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. Located just 3 miles away, Hotel Strata offers a complimentary shuttle to the museum.