Aug 31, 2026
Forget Bletchley Park, come here! - My visit here was so good I had to create a TripAdvisor account to praise the site.
While my inner geek had been looking forward to visiting, it exceeded my expectations. The range of exhibits there, and the huge number that were hands-on was enormous. I can't imagine an age group who could visit without finding themselves spending a while indulging in nostalgia after spotting something that they once owned or used and probably even more that they lusted after but that Father Christmas never brought them!
The exhibits like the Bombe or Colossus are magnificent examples of engineering and the volunteers were approachable and knowledgeable. As some reviews have said, some of the talks and demonstrations can be in-depth, which I think reflects the passion and experience of hosts, but you can easily have a great day there without doing any of the demos.
Having been a bit disappointed at Bletchley Park's lack of depth on cryptography and the technical aspects (as well as spotting a maths error in the displays), NMOC more than compensated. If you are visiting Bletchley, it's a must-visit.
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Jul 2, 2026
The evolution of computing - This museum isn’t for everyone; however, if you are into computing (software and hardware) or WWII, this might be the place to go. Each section had extremely knowledgeable guides to explain their section - quite frankly, more depth than I cared to know, but I am not into mathematics. I had no idea the significance this played into WWII…and for that reason alone, it’s worth a visit. The overall detail into the history of computing was very well done. Really enjoyed being able to actually play with older gaming systems.
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Jun 20, 2026
A truly memorable day! - Wow! I don't think it learnt so much about WW2 until today. Seeing the iconic Enigma machine, amazing!
Having the National Radio Centre also on sight was a nice surprise. Small, but perfectly formed.
All in all a great day out.
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Jun 2, 2026
Truly Amazing Rescued History of Brainpower and Science. - These war-winning machines were broken up and hidden after D-Day to keep them secret. Only declassified in the 1970. The bits were pulled together and reconstructed by enthusiasts. See the Bombe, Colossus, Enigma machines in action. You can press buttons on an Enigma machine. Enthusiasts at every point to answer and explaine but to be honest I still couldn't quite follow it. Stories of AlanTuring, Mr Welshman, Ada Lovelace. Plus a huge collection showing the evolution of computers and PC's.
Fascinating story. Anybody interested in History, cryptography, computers, WWII, would be all over it.
It's a rather small setup, run by passionate enthusiasts. Frankly something this important needs to be better funded and promoted.
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May 10, 2026
Great place to discover the origins of computing - Fantastic day out for anyone with a love of computing and great value. Spent whole day there looking at everything from 1940s computing to current day. Volunteers were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, even got an impromptu tour of the large systems gallery.
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Apr 29, 2026
All about computers - Very interesting. Great day out
If you love IT and computer history be prepared to be there for a few hours.
Although at Bletchley park this is a separate experience
Good value for money and great coffee in the cafe
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Apr 6, 2026
Fascinating - Really interesting visit. The volunteer guides give wonderfully detailed explanations especially into how the code breaking Bombe actually worked. And great trip down memory lane for anyone who has grown up in the computing era.
A visit here perfectly complements Bletchley Park ( on the same site) as it really explains the amazing science and technology that happened here in the war.
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Apr 1, 2026
Wow!! An experience we shall never forget. - An unbelievable day at the National Museum of Computing. The talk at the beginning regarding the Enigma and the Turing Bombe Rebuild Project was fascinating. The whole place was incredible and there was so much to see and do. Looking at all the vintage computers, telephones, mobile phones, games and so much more was a fantastic experience. It took me back to my childhood and my son, who is a gamer, was in his element. From start to finish there is something for everyone. You can learn so much at this museum and we will definitly visit again. Thank you for such a brilliant day and to all the people who work and volunteer at this museum it is an amazing place and one that I totally recommend.
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Jul 13, 2026
Review - Located outside Bletchley Park, it has working versions of early computers and codebreaking machines on display. There is also a good selection of PC gaming exhibits, although they mostly feature older games. It would be great if they could add the GoldenEye game as well. Overall, I think the price is a bit high for what is available, but it is worth visiting once if you are in Bletchley.
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Jun 17, 2026
NEXT TO Bletchley Park...beware 🙄 - Purchased ticket thinking it was for Bletchley Park, which it wasn't. Expensive gor what it was and very knowledgeable but over technical guide. We left feeling mind boggled!
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