Skip The Line: The National Museum of Computing Day Entry Ticket
4.9
68 Ratings
Bletchley
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
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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
4.9
(68 Ratings)
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I5608uppatrickw
Mar 15, 2024
Great day out - Me and the wife had a fantastic day out at the national museum of computing. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and took us on a journey of what you see today.
I would highly recommend.
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Pennys629
Sep 3, 2023
Informative and enjoyable visit. - A very informative and enjoyable visit. The staff were all helpful with explanations especially Robert who went to a lot of trouble to explain the binary system of computers. Thank you very much. We appreciated our time and knowledge, Robert.
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Matthewjohnm
May 29, 2023
Fun dive into birth of computing. - Great to see the machines in action with staff who really know their stuff. Worth spending the time to go through all the info.
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Jon007
Apr 23, 2023
Excellent opportunity to go back in time... - Really interesting (after we had been to next-door Bletchley Park) to see how Colossus was recreated, and the gestation of all modern day computing through time. Great to see the machine of my (learning and teaching) youth - Sinclairs, Commodores, BBC Micros, RML 380Z, and the others. Helpful and interesting staff. The only petty 'fault' is one of so many multi-room museums/exhibitions - there is so little to actually guide you on the 'correct' (or even the 'suggested') route through the exhibits. Their ops director should simply accompany (or walk a few steps behind) a group of first-time visitors, and see where they metaphorically stumble over the 'right' way to go... Arrows painted on the ground or walls would be a simple help!
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Johnle2703sp
Apr 18, 2023
Excellent experience and guide. - First time visiters today and we had a private tour with Louise. The museum is well set out with some fantastic exhibits and very informative and helpful staff and volunteers. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. Thoroughly recommended.
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Andrew_w
Apr 12, 2023
Very knowledgeable staff - Very friendly staff who obviously know the exhibits, and the history. Well worth visiting the museum, can easily be missed if you go to Bletchley park, which would be a shame.
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Morrisey67
Mar 11, 2023
A thoroughly enjoyable day out, whether you’re into computing or not! - What a gem of a place this is! Absolutely fascinating displays and demonstrations with very knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers and staff
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Tim_c
Mar 25, 2024
This ticket is NOT for Bletchley Park! - Interesting museum with lots of exhibits if you like computers. Very knowledgeable staff who share their passion
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Pilewis
Apr 26, 2023
A great journey into the history of computing - A great place for those keen and interested in computing.
Came here after a visit to Bletchley Park and was amazed with the insight into the working model of the Bombe along with machines used to aid in the breaking of Enigma.
Following this is a good timeline into the history of computing along with where it may potentially lead.
Some great exhibits that took me back to my childhood.
Staff were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable.
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Liverpool511
Apr 17, 2023
Disappointing - very small museum, the staff lovely and knew lots of facts, for the price compared to what we had paid to go to Bletchley Park not worth the money but appreciate what they are doing.
Was cheaper to book through trip advisor
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