Experience the history and development of computing at The National Museum of Computing. Skip the line and enjoy a hands-on, interactive museum with expert guides and volunteers.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The National Museum of Computing - The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working historic computers.

Follow the development of computing: from the Turing-Welchman Bombe, Enigma, Lorenz and Colossus of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to the rise of personal computing, retro games and the rise of mobile computing and the internet.
Recognised as one of England’s top 100 ‘irreplaceable places’, we welcome corporate and group visits, schools and individuals from all over the world.

What's Included
  • Expert guides available
Additional Information

Our Museum animates the evolution and continuous progression of computing, aiming to inspire, facilitate research, promote learning, and provide entertainment to a diverse audience of all ages. We operate as a practical, working museum. Our knowledgeable volunteers and escorts are at your service to elucidate and showcase our operational collection. Listen to the narrative of the displays and antiquities, along with the motivating individuals involved.

  • Sensory Maps available
  • Cafe for light refreshments
  • Outside seating
  • Steam Activities
Location
The National Museum of Computing
Block H, Bletchley Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rofloll
Aug 2, 2024
Hidden Gem - We booked this by accident instead of Bletchley Park and from the outside it looked rough to say the best. But inside it's a beautiful place full of these enormous working machines , passionate staff and video game consoles for little ones. Full of very hands-on experiences and I can't recommend it enough.
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Jang03
Jul 25, 2024
So much to see and learn! - Absolutely fascinating visit. Make sure you allow enough time, 3 to 4 hours to see and learn what happened here for those few vital years of our countrys' history. Your ticket lasts a year so repeat visits may be better for those who live within easy tracel time.
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Davidalocke
Jul 11, 2024
Very interesting and excellent value - Even if you are not a computer nerd and have no interest in computers as such, this is a very interesting place to visit. Two very knowledgeable gentlemen explained how the decoding computers worked, in a way that was easy to understand. The machines actually work, they are not just silent exhibits. The Museum of Computing is separate to the main Bletchley Park but within its grounds. It's also a lot cheaper than the main Bletchley Park bit. The only slight downside was the lack of a decent cafe
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Catherineso4687ea
Jun 14, 2024
Fascinating and informative - I was blown away by the presenters/guides in the Turing Bombe and Colossus rooms. They did a great job of trying to help us understand the magnitude of the work that took place here and the immense importance of it. I also appreciated that they highlighted folks, especially women, who don’t get talked about as much but were playing a huge role. Honestly, if you have limited time or money, this is worth visiting over Bletchley. The presenters offered so much more value over reading the signs at Bletchley.
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Jamessymonkennedy
Jun 4, 2024
Such an interesting place - The museum contains a priceless working collection of large and small early computers cared-for by a group of expert volunteer technicians who willingly described how they work and demonstrate how they were used. There is also very interesting large working section showing how WW2 signal intelligence was received, decoded and processed by early computers. All the staff and volunteers were most helpful and kind. It is worth noting the museum is separate from Bletchley Park but accessed through thir main entrance and then continuing to the end of roadway. We had a wonderful visit and hope to come back next year.
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Wins_y
May 29, 2024
Stunning experience - It’s an informatics and wonderful way to learn the history of computer technology development. It’s also pretty fun to play some of the old Computer games in the game section.
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Amcm2012
May 28, 2024
Lovely museum with fantastic exhibits - This is a fantastic museum to visit with so much to see. The exhibits are superb and the guides are hugely knowledgeable and passionate. Any visit should also include the guided tour where you can learn so much in two hours, you come out feeling entertained and informed. I would recommend this to both techies and technophobes.
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Difromsouthsea
Jul 30, 2024
Fascinating guides and brilliant museum - This is a great museum (not to be confused with Bletchley Park though it’s in the same area). The guy showing us round was really knowledgeable and brought the museum to life. However don’t buy tickets online as you’ll pay more!
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Duke509
Jun 30, 2024
2 to 3 hours of interesting information - We enjoyed the tour wasn't sure before hand but really pleased we went spent 2 to hours there enjoyed it all guides very informative most interesting
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Johnwr9565cz
Jul 7, 2024
I feel conned! - I searched online for tickets for Bletchley park and this came up. Everything about ot looked as if I was booking an entry to Bletchley Park (especially the picture of the Bombe). Imagine how disappointed I was when when my wife and I had to pay again at the entry to Bletchley park because this ticket was not recognised. Do not be fooled as I was!
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