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Explore the technology, people, and ideas that have shaped our digital world. At the Computer History Museum in the heart of Silicon Valley, discover world-class exhibits, iconic artifacts, and the stories of the pioneers, innovators, and creators behind the technologies we use every day. See how computing has evolved—and consider where it may take us next.
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Revolution features 19 galleries, 1,100 objects, and inspiring stories from the pioneers and innovators who started the revolution that changed our world. Experience this exhibit online or in person.
Discover what chatbots are, where they come from, and why they matter. Have a conversation with a chatbot-powered robot and hear from experts about our future with AI.
Make Software explores the history, impact, and technology behind seven game-changing applications: MP3, Photoshop, MRI, Car Crash Simulation, Wikipedia, Texting, and World of Warcraft. Experience this exhibit online or in person.
Join moderator David Pogue for a special conversation celebrating 80 years of SRI innovation, from the internet and robotics to AI and personal computing. Featured guests include SRI’s CEO, the co-creator of Siri, Stanford University’s president, and other technology leaders, along with some surprises!
Margaret Hamilton, who passed away on Sept. 30, was a trailblazer who led the software team for NASA’s Apollo program, developing the onboard flight software that carried humans to the Moon and helping establish software engineering as a discipline in its own right. In 2017, she became a Fellow of the Computer History Museum and recorded an oral history interview with us.
Explore Oral Histories
A great selection of unique, tech-inspired gifts are now available in our brand-new online store!
Inspired by our collection and exhibits, we offer curated products that highlight computing and technology. Explore gifts, clothing, books, items for the home and office, kids’ stuff, and more. Every purchase supports CHM.
In CHM's TechQuest on Roblox, explore how tech is used in the real world today in two unique worlds—conservation and automation. Use drones, VR goggles, and more.
The Great Tech Story, the Museum’s world in Minecraft: Education Edition, inspires and empowers students to become engaged technology citizens.
Discover the treasures of Revolution: The First 2,000 Years of Computing. Our virtual scavenger hunt is specially designed to showcase the exhibit's key artifacts and stories.
CHM Live convenes today’s thought leaders and experts for conversations and debate about the complexities and opportunities presented by technology.
Explore playlists featuring computing milestones, technology pioneers, oral histories, and stories from the ongoing tech revolution, brought to life by CHM curators and collections specialists.
Uncover the fun, surprising, and inspiring stories behind tech's biggest moments, most unusual artifacts, and pioneering innovators, with behind-the-scenes glimpses into CHM's collections.
Explore the latest from CHM, including conversations with leading technologists, upcoming events, stories from our collections, and fresh insights into the people and innovations shaping our world.
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Mountain View, CA 94043