Computer History Museum
Arcades & Retro in Mountain View, California
Type: Game Museum
The Computer History Museum holds the world's largest collection of computing artifacts, including landmark games like Galaxy Game, the first coin-operated video game. Live demos of Spacewar! on a working PDP-1 from 1959 run on scheduled Saturdays. The museum also hosts the Vintage Computer Festival West each summer. Based in Mountain View, California. Video game museums preserve playable hardware, original software, design documents, and oral histories - destinations for collectors, researchers, and visitors looking to experience gaming's history hands-on. Most offer exhibits, education programs, and rotating special collections. Check computerhistory.org for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.
Website: https://computerhistory.org/
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What is Computer History Museum?
The Computer History Museum holds the world's largest collection of computing artifacts, including landmark games like Galaxy Game, the first coin-operated video game.
Where is Computer History Museum located?
Computer History Museum is located in Mountain View, California.
Does Computer History Museum have a website?
Yes — you can visit Computer History Museum at computerhistory.org.
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