About Centre for Computing History
Step into decades of digital innovation at this fascinating Cambridge museum, where families can explore vintage computers and gaming consoles from the 1960s onwards in fully accessible, pushchair-friendly galleries.
What's nearby
- Auto-Mech next door
- RCCG City of David Church Cambridge next door
- Belfast Beds next door
- Topps Tiles Cambridge next door
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free 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
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 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
Cannot recommend highly enough, geat collection and very friendly staff. A must for anyone either looking for a nostalgia hit or wanting to see the evolution of computing and video games. A huge number of hands-on exhibits making this a great destination for a few hours. Very good value at only £12 per adult and no need to book tickets in advance.
· via Google
Incredible museum with a rich and expansive collection of computers and video game consoles. Lots of rare and odd bits. Amazingly a large portion of these vintage computers and consoles are playable. Highly recommend for those in the area.
· via Google
Fun and nostalgic. You feel its charm the moment you step inside, and it offers enjoyable moments that will keep you entertained for a long time. It’s effective for both those with a particular interest and those just looking to have fun, and it’s lovely that such a space has been created. Old computers, games consoles, phones and televisions. There are plenty of items on display, and the joy of being able to touch them. The fact that there’s even an S3 mini made me feel a bit old—though I suppose I shouldn’t be too nostalgic about it, ha. Alternatively, there’s a 70s-style office and a student lounge. There’s a friendly welcome and magazines available at the entrance. It offered a fun and unique experience. Admission fee applies.
· via Google
Great computer parts sale today - "Bring 'n' Byte" - to buy, sell, and exchange your retro tech! We purchased some items at great prices. The museum itself exhibits an extensive range of computers and consoles, with interesting reconstruction of retro interiors and education room for kids. It us fully accessible, with free parking and accessible toilets. There is a little coffee shop there with hot drinks, sweets and snacks.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers an expansive and interactive collection of vintage computers and video game consoles, with many machines fully working and playable. They also highlight the reasonable admission fee and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Guests mention it's a fantastic and nostalgic experience for all ages, with plenty of hands-on exhibits.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Rene Court, Coldham's Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EW Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (809 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Cambridge