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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 1d

MAC AND CHEESE FIXATHON IS GO!

Set up and ready to dive into our vintage Apple Macintosh collection! thanks to those helping us repair and restore these iconic 'wedges' of computing history today and tomorrow.
Let the fixing begin! 🛠 #MacFixathon #TNMOC #VintageApple #Macintosh #RetroComputing

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Sep 6

What will the jobs of tomorrow look like? 🤔 Join us for "Discover the Jobs of Tomorrow" at The National Museum of Computing! Explore future careers, Don't miss out!

Secure your slot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-for...

#MKTechWeek #JobsOf2030 #MiltonKeynes #FutureSkills

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Colossus fans! Don't miss the UK premiere of The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War at Southwell Minster (3-27 Sept).
This incredible "wool art" exhibition features the Colossus computer!
Find out more: ow.ly/twrO50WPw06
#Colossus #TNMOC #TheLongestYarn #SouthwellMinster

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Acorn A3000 is back online! We've been busy fixing this classic machine. Our team meticulously worked to open it up, diagnose the faults, and get it working again. It’s always a thrill to see a piece of computing history restored.
#Acorn #A3000 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #Restoration

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just one week left! Get 25% OFF your tickets for "Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025" with promo code STEM25. Your ticket includes the whole museum & expert demos. Use promo code STEM25 at checkout to get 25% OFF TICKETS -Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1405882826... #STEAM #Robotics #AI

Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025: Robotics, AI and Retro Games

STEAM Family Summer Activities! Fun for the whole family. Plus free access to the rest of the museum!

www.eventbrite.com

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The Register @theregister.com · Aug 19

Commodore Amiga turns 40, headlines UK exhibition

500, 600, 1200, 2000... what's your number? Hands on The Commodore Amiga turned 40 this year, and the event has been marked by The National Museum Of Computing in the UK with a hands-on exhibition of models from the archives.…

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us for a powerful and moving online talk: "The Holocaust, a child survivor’s perspective." Wednesday, 10 September at 18:30. A unique opportunity to listen, learn, and remember.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1584889590....
#Holocaust #History #OnlineTalk #Remembrance #TheHolocaustAPerspective

Steven Frank - “The Holocaust, a child survivor’s perspective"

Join Steven Frank as he shares his powerful story of survival during the Holocaust, offering a unique perspective on resilience and hope.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 16

Yesterday we unveiled a new mural honouring Tommy Flowers, He was the brilliant engineer behind the Colossus computer. A truly fitting tribute to his genius and legacy.Thanks
@HeritageFundUK
& @TommyFlowersFdn
#TommyFlowers #Colossus #VJDay #DigitalLegacy Photo credit: Andy Taylor & Dave Wild

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 9

Celebrate the legacy of Tommy Flowers! Join us at The National Museum of Computing on Friday, 15th August to unveil the new Flowers Mural.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4ljjOuJ
@fitzroviaNoir @tommy_flowers_aberfeldy #TommyFlowers #Colossus #TNMOC #ComputingHistory

Preserving the legacy of Tommy Flowers: uncovering lost histories

Join us to honor the GPO engineers who worked on Colossus, as we showcase the Tommy Flower Mural

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Aug 3

🚨 10 tickets! 50% Off! 🚨

This Tuesday, August 5th, is your chance for hands-on STEM fun! We have robots, programming, machine learning, and retro games, plus full museum access.
Book now with code STEM50 -Book your spot here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-hol...

#FamilyDayOut #STEMActivities

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jul 30

Good news! Our live showings of "The Thing" are SOLD OUT, but you can still experience this captivating short film! Get full streaming access to uncover "The Great American Seal bug" – one of history's most astonishing espionage incidents. Donate and Watch now: tscmconsulting.co.uk/stream-the-t...

The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jul 26

Curiosity + Creativity = Our STEM Family Day! 🚀💡 Hands-on activities like coding, LEGO & AR for all ages. Includes the full museum as well- Grab tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1405882826... #STEM #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #HandsOnLearning #Homeeducationuk #innovation #Familydaysout

Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025: Robotics, AI and Retro Games

STEAM Family Summer Activities! Fun for the whole family. Plus free access to the rest of the museum!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Gus @gusthema.bsky.social · Jul 13

What an incredible visit to The National Museum of Computing (@tnmoc.bsky.social) yesterday!

Seriously, it's one of the most brilliant museums I've ever had the pleasure of exploring

It’s not just about seeing how tech progressed; the passionate staff weave incredible stories around the exhibits
🤩

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jul 13

What an extraordinary day yesterday, bringing together 200 people from around the world to share real-world experiences building with AI. 22+ inspiring sessions, hands-on workshops, and countless conversations.
#BWAi #TechCommunity #Innovation #GDGBletchley

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Colin Hoad @colinhoad.com · Jul 9

A short video on @tnmoc.bsky.social - and a personal announcement 😊
youtu.be/Wmk2szI3xuI

My exciting announcement at the National Museum of Computing!

YouTube video by Colin Hoad

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

Calling all RC2014 builders & 8-bit enthusiasts! Join us - Sept 20th and share your practical implementations, Witness Microsoft BASIC & Z80 machine code demos & custom hardware.
Link: ow.ly/pteE50WiQ7G
#RC2014Community #RC2014 #Z80 #8bitComputer #DIYComputing

RC2014 Assembly

This event provides a unique opportunity to explore the practical implementations and diverse applications of the RC2014

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 28

Retro Jumble -Step back to the 80s on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM Grab a piece of computing history (Amstrad, Commodore, Dragon & more!). Your ticket includes £10 off any Jumble purchase & FREE museum entry. Don't miss out! Book now: ow.ly/nqZv50WhhCO #VintageComputers #1980sTech

Retro Electro Jumble

We are running a Retro Electro Jumble to dispose of items that are not part of our collection. Please come along and pick up some bargains!

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 27

⏰ 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ #BuildWithAI is hitting TNMOC on July 12th! Don't miss this incredible day of AI talks, hands-on workshops & networking. Keynote by Gus Martins from @GoogleDeepMind! Tickets are flying – grab yours now!
www.tnmoc.org/events/2025/... #GDGBletchley #AI #TechEvent #GoogleDeepMind

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

New! @ArchivesOfIT has released 21 oral histories from former DEC staff. Hear UK tech pioneers' stories, from 1964 Reading HQ to AltaVista & Europe's first internet.
Collaboration with @ReadingMuseum & @TNMOC.
➡️ Watch/read: archivesit.org.uk/digital-revo... #DigitalRevolution #DEC #UKTech

DIGITAL Revolution – celebrating 60 years of Reading's ICT industry - Archives of IT

Main Image: A visitor reading a timeline, which explains how, from the establishment of DEC…

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 21

A big thank you to our Bletchley/MK community! Enjoy 50% off at The National Museum of Computing (MK3 6EB). Discover computing history & codebreaker stories. Don't miss our hands-on family STEM sessions during school holidays! #CommunityLove #TNMOC #MiltonKeynes #SchoolHolidays #Bletchley

Map Museum, showcasing the working world class exhibits

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today marked a fantastic opening performance of ‪‬ "Hush Hush! A Bletchley Story" it's everything we hoped for and more. This amazing group captivated audiences with their unique take on the Bletchley Park story. So much positive feedback! Don't miss your chance to see it @mikrontheatre.bsky.social

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 8

Day 2 of the Econet LAN party! It's all about collaboration & Knowledge Transfer.
Huge thanks to keynote Lawrence Hardwick & Jarod Nash for speaking on the PiEconetBridge. Thanks to the volunteers and staff who have made this weekend happen!
#EconetLANParty #Acorn #BBCmicro

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 8

Guess what happens when you challenge a passionate community to build the biggest Econet network they can ?

The answer: CLOUD ECONET!
Yesterday's results are in:
🌐 103 stations on the Econ Econet
☁️ 35 of those running on the cloud!

Incredible work by everyone involved!

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · Jun 7

Massive thanks to our phenomenal team! 🙌 They've worked tirelessly and are now completely set up for the Econet LAN Party 2025. Get ready for an incredible weekend of connecting, sharing, and creating 2025's biggest Econet network!
#EconetLANParty #AcornComputers #RetroComputing #LANParty

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · May 24

Guest speaker alert!
Laurence Hardwick joins us at Econet LAN Party 2025.
A key engineer behind Acorn’s Econet & Ethernet products and contributor to the BBC Micro, Laurence brings first-hand insight from the heyday of 8-bit networking.
Hear his story:

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