New exhibition launched to celebrate 50 years of barcode scanning

Fifty years ago, the first retail barcode was scanned, marking a pivotal moment in computing history by linking a physical product to its digital identity. To commemorate this milestone and in conjunction with Cambridge Tech Week, a new exhibition, ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Barcode Scanning’, launched today at the Centre for Computing History.

Centre for Computing History wins £93k grant to explore environmental impact of tech

The Centre for Computing History has been awarded a £93,200 grant by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, for its new project Broken Tech: Broken Earth. This exciting initiative will engage the local community in exploring the environmental and social impacts of the tech boom.

Centre for Computing History delighted to receive £4,000 MathWorks Community Grant

Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History is thrilled to have been awarded a £4,000 Community Grant from MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. This generous grant will support the Centre's Education programme, helping young people understand computing history’s impact on society and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.

Centre for Computing History wins a 2024 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award

Cambridge's Centre for Computing History has been recognised as a top worldwide attraction! The centre has won a 2024 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice award, placing it among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

9,000 children explore computing history thanks to £20,000 Citrix donation

A £20,000 donation from Citrix has given 9,000 children a unique chance to learn about the development of modern computing technology, including Cambridge’s influential role, at the Centre for Computing History.

New trustees join The Centre for Computing History

The Centre for Computing History is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the Board.

They are: Sarah Cheng, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service Phil Howell, Raspberry Pi Foundation Caylin Smith, Cambridge University Libraries

Cambridge game company helps push the Frontier of video game preservation

Cambridge-based video game developer and publisher, Frontier Developments plc is sponsoring the Centre for Computing History to help lend support to the museum’s ambitious video game preservation project.

'Micro Men' reunite for film screening

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the BBC film Micro Men, starring Alexander Armstrong and Martin Freeman, The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge has gathered together Chris Curry, Steve Furber and Hermann Hauser, who are represented in the film, for a re-watch of the movie.

Cambridge Centre for Computing History partners with Darktrace for cybersecurity workshop

Cambridge Centre for Computing History has partnered with leading cybersecurity experts Darktrace, whose team has developed a 'Capture The Flag' workshop to help young people understand some key cybersecurity concepts and recognise how cybersecurity impacts our everyday lives.

The Centre for Computing History receives £1m funding boost

The Centre for Computing History (CCH) yesterday (Monday) announced it received a £1m funding boost, enabling the purchase of its Cambridge premises.

Video game designer and programming genius, David Jones, has donated his Tandy TRS-80 Model III computer to the Centre for Computing History

David's computer was welcomed into the collection because this was the machine that he used to create his classic games featuring "Magic Knight", Finders Keepers and its sequels: Spellbound, Knight Tyme, and Stormbringer.

Centre for Computing History and LEO Computers Society win Heritage Lottery Fund support

The Cambridge Centre for Computing History and the LEO Computers Society are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a £101,000 development grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)* for Swiss Rolls, Tea and the Electronic Office: A History of LEO, the First Business Computer.

'Computing History: Her Story' focuses on women in tech

A programme of exciting events linked to the past, present and future of women in technology is underway at the Cambridge Centre for Computing History.

Centre for Computing History fundraising campaign is GO!

Alex Meyer MEP has launched Cambridge Centre for Computing History's new fundraising campaign for museum learning. The centre is looking for companies who can help it continue to deliver and expand its successful museum learning programme.

Build a Z80 computer!

Hot on the footsteps of its cracking 'Build a synthesizer' workshop (which will be running again soon), the Cambridge Centre for Computing History is offering another new exciting workshop.

Centre for Computing History says thanks with free entry scheme

This week, as part of the National Lottery Big Thank You, Cambridge's Centre for Computing History is offering free entry to all visitors who bring a lottery ticket with them.

Centre for Computing History offers great events for Christmas

Christmas is coming and there are plenty of festive events going on at the Centre for Computing History.

Explore the exciting calendar of events at Cambridge Centre for Computing History

From its new women in computing exhibition to music workshops, academic talks to pop-up gaming – the Centre for Computing History has it all this month.

St Mary's Junior School girls open new exhibition at Centre for Computing History

Students from St Mary’s Junior School Cambridge Open New Exhibition at Centre for Computing History - Where did all the women go?

Where did all the women go?

New exhibition set to shine a spotlight on the rich history of women in computing

The Centre for Computing History announces partnership with Citrix

The Centre for Computing History has joined forces with multinational tech company Citrix to bring more STEM learning activities to even greater numbers of children.

Family Gaming Night is coming soon to the Centre for Computing History

Keep yourselves occupied with coding workshops, fascinating tours and the return of the Centre's famous Family Gaming Night, with a SEGA-themed twist!

SUMR is here! Daily opening and great events at the Centre for Computing History

The summer holidays are almost upon us, but the Centre for Computing History has a great lineup of events to keep children of all ages occupied.

Computing History’s Sam wins Outstanding Young Volunteer award at regional ceremony

Forget the Oscars, the BAFTAs and the BRIT Awards, the glitziest night of the year took place last week with the third annual SHARE Museums East Volunteer Awards held at the Museum of East Anglian Life at Stowmarket in Suffolk.

Centre for Computing History has a great line-up of events

From exhibitions to gigs to gaming nights and more, a great range of events are coming up at the Cambridge Centre for Computing History. Highlights include Acorn World, an exhibition dedicated to the company behind the BBC Micro; the next instalments of its famous Family and Retro Gaming Nights; and a diverse range of May Half Term activities.