About The National Museum of Computing
Explore Britain's computing heritage through hands-on exhibits and historic machines at this family-friendly museum, featuring full wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby facilities throughout.
What's nearby
- Hut 4 Cafe 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Really amazing. The museum is very well organized, with several parts covering the Bomb and the steps leading to Colossus, the hardware, the software, the communications, the games... Younger and older people can have fun playing old video games. Many thanks to all the volonteers who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge. I spent 5 hours inside this museum. Don't forget the library and the café-shop.
· via Google
Great blend of computers from the 1940s up to the 80s. They have one modernish mini computer too. Some replicas are painstakingly recreated, these guys are doing an awesome job. I paid for a day ticket but upgraded to an annual pass worth visiting a few times. Lots of retro console games to play too. Just wish there were more computers such as VAX, System/360 etc otherwise it's an easy 5 stars
· via Google
What a phenomenal museum. I can't rate the volunteer staff highly enough. So dedicated, knowledgeable and interesting! Their guided talks on Colossus and the Bombe ran all day so we were able to catch the full stories - absolutely fascinating. We were there from about midday till close - you'll need this long if you want to really read and look at as much as possible. My partner loved being able to get all his in depth questions answered!
· via Google
Great visit. I came specifically to see the Colossus, and although it was experiencing an error on the day, it did not disappoint. What an amazing piece of technology for that time period. Much of the rest of the museum was a little less compelling for me, simply because I had actually seen many of those generations of computers and technology in real time.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating journey through computing history, featuring working replicas of the Turing Bombe and Colossus machines, alongside interactive exhibits and retro games. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who provide engaging talks and demonstrations. Guests mention the reasonable entrance fees and spotless, well-maintained facilities, including a cafe.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Block H, Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,242 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 7+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Milton Keynes