The National Museum of Computing
@tnmoc
The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working historic computers.
Happy Anniversary month to the Dragon 32, released in August 1982! Welsh computing history was made when Dragon Data brought this 32KB Motorola-powered machine to high street stores. Raise a glass to 8-bit nostalgia! #Dragon32 #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #OnThisDay #80sTech
ON THIS DAY in 2010, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty launched worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling PC game of that year. Did you play? #StarCraftII #WingsOfLiberty #BlizzardGames #OnThisDay
Celebrating 65 years of Sinclair's legacy! From the first slimline calculator to UK tech innovation. What was your first Sinclair device? Let’s celebrate the man who shrank the world of electronics! #SirCliveSinclair #SinclairRadionics #TechHistory #OnThisDay #BritishTech
Before there were computers, there was this paper. At Computable 90, Prof. Rod Downey shares the story of Alan Turing’s 1936 masterpiece—a spark that permanently reshaped modern intellect. 📍 Bletchley Park ⏰ Early-bird ends July! Tickets: https://ow.ly/vYLs50ZoZcb
What secrets did Turing leave on his papers? Join Prof. Verónica Becher at Computable 90! 📍 Bletchley Park | 16-18 Sept ⏰ Early-bird ends July! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tnmoclondon-mathematical-society-conference-tickets-1837259555789 #AlanTuring #ComputerScience #BletchleyPark
Think Bletchley was the only WWII codebreaking hub? On July 25, join historian Marek Grajek to uncover the forgotten Swedish breakthrough. Discover how a lone mathematician reverse-engineered Germany’s top cipher machine using just one tapped cable. Book tickets: https://ow.ly/9huc50Zp3uz
News from our friends at the Open Source Hardware Group! #OSHCamp2026 is coming to Hebden Bridge on Aug 29 & 30! Saturday: A packed programme of talks & presentations Sunday: Hands-on workshops & a swap table! Check out the full lineup & grab your spot: https://oshug.org/event/oshcamp2026
We are thrilled to announce @tnmoc! The legendary Colossus has officially been recognised with an IEEE Milestone honour. Brilliant news for UK tech heritage! https://www.tnmoc.org/news-releases #ComputingHistory #Colossus #IEEEMilestone #TNMoC #TechHeritage #UKTech
How did Alan Turing surmount Gödelian incompleteness? Find out at the TNMOC/London Mathematical Society Conference! Proud to feature Prof. Michael Rathjen (Leeds) on Turing’s thesis and beyond. 📅 16–18 Sept 2026 📍 Bletchley Park Part of #Computable90. Get your pass! 🎟️👇 https://ow.ly/WMFQ50Zi6fc
How do Turing's 1936 ideas connect to smartphones? Find out at the TNMOC/@LondonMath Soc Conference! Featuring Prof. Julia Knight on computable structure theory. 📅 16–18 Sept 2026 📍 Bletchley Park Part of #Computable90. Get your 3-day pass now! 🎟️👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/1837259555789
Can AI replicate human discovery? For #Computable90, Professor Juliet Floyd breaks down how Turing’s 1936 paper highlights the limits of AI compared to human practice. ⏳ Early bird registration ends soon! Book your tickets for Bletchley Park here: https://ow.ly/zBEg50Zi5Ki
Happy Birthday, Alan Turing! His genius shaped our world. This autumn, honour his biggest milestone with at Bletchley Park (Sept 16-18) for Computable 90, celebrating 90 years of his foundational paper. 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1837259555789?aff=oddtdtcreator #AlanTuring #Computable90
NEW ARRIVAL! Before the iPad, there was the Acorn NewsPAD (1996). Only two prototypes known to be still in existence, this rare prototype tablet was donated by its designer! While most 90s publishers dismissed digital news, Acorn saw the future. #RetroComputing #AcornComputers
A true giant of computer science is coming to #Computable90! Turing Award & Abel Prize winner Prof. Avi Widgerson joins us this Sept 16–18. Don't miss the chance to hear a living legend speak. Earlybird tickets close this July! 🎟️ Book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1837259555789?aff=oddtdtcreator
Love tech history? Help us keep the fans spinning and the valves glowing! Become a TNMoC Supporter for just £55 a year. ✅ Exclusive events ✅ Shop discounts ✅ Preserving the world's computing heritage Be part of history : https://www.tnmoc.org/become-a-supporter #TechHistory #TNMoC
From Alarm Systems to Lunar Orbits. 🌙 Join Neil & Lena as they take "hobbyist archaeology" to the next level. Revisiting the 1969 tech stack to program the Apollo Guidance Comp - not for a moon landing, but for a game. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1087204874273?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ready to byte into something new this May Half Term? Swap screen time for green time at @TNMOC Get 50% OFF -code MK50 (ends Monday 25th May!) 🕹️ Retro Gaming 🔍 Digital Trails 🥽 VR/AR challenges Book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-half-term-2026-stem-bytes-tickets-1987604214711?aff=oddtdtcreator
We are delighted to announce Prof. Avi Widgerson's public lecture on Thursday 17 Sept 2026: Reading Alan Turing. Early Bird Tickets now available - https://ow.ly/go5m50YWpLK #PublicLecture #AlanTuring #AviWidgerson
Call for Entries: The Tony Sale Award 2026! Recognising worldwide excellence in computer conservation. Hardware or software, we want to see your practical projects! Awards Event: 29 Sept 2026 Entry Deadline: 30 June 2026: https://www.computerconservationsociety.org/sale-award/index.htm
Love computing history? We’re looking for volunteers to help at our world-class collection! Join our community on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or weekends to support visitors and get hands-on with tech history. Half-day and full-day slots available. Interested? https://www.tnmoc.org/volunteer
Looking for a fun May Half Term? Join our STEM Bytes workshops at Bletchley Park! Enjoy robotics, coding, VR, and full museum access. Get tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-half-term-2026-stem-bytes-tickets-1987604214711?aff=oddtdtcreator #STEM #TechEducation #BletchleyPark #FamilyEvents
On this day in 1949, the EDSAC at Cambridge University ran its first programs! It calculated a table of squares and a list of prime numbers, becoming the first practical general-purpose stored-program computer in regular service. The digital world started here. #EDSAC #OnThisDay
The countdown is officially ON! Don't miss out—secure your spot here: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/econet-lan-party-2026-tickets-1981843125137
Speaker announcement : Professor Steve Furber Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981843125137?aff=oddtdtcreator #EconetLanParty #LanParty2026 #NationalMuseumOfComputing #BletchleyPark #TechEvent #SteveFurber #ComputerHistory #GamingCommunity #MiltonKeynesEvents #RetroComputing
Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Professor Brian Randell! From declassifying the Colossus to pioneering system dependability, his work has defined the industry for decades. We are proud to have him as an Honorary Fellow (2020). Join us in celebrating a tech titan this weekend! #BrianRandell
Speaker Announcement: Chris Turner Book your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1981843125... #ComputerScience #UKTech #EconetLanParty #TechSpeakers #TechTalks
"Top Secret intel just dropped: Tickets are moving faster than a hijacked CPU. Register as a LAN PARTY agent today ➡️ ow.ly/7XqR50YGMBk #EconetLanParty #LanParty2026 #CodeCracking #TechAdventure #BletchleyPark #ComputerMuseum #TechEnthusiasts #BBCMicro
Ditch the dull boardroom for a venue that inspires innovation. TNMoC, explore the world’s largest collection of functional historic computers. Perfect for corporate away days and team building with a historic twist. 🎟️ Book: ow.ly/NzNV50YGjPJ #TNMOC #BletchleyPark #CorporateEvents #TechHistory
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 Calling Computer Science & AI researchers! Applications for the #Computable90 Early Career channel now close Sunday 12 April. ✅ Bursaries available ✅ Explore Turing’s legacy at Bletchley Park ⏳ Apply now! Details: www.tnmoc.org/computable90...
