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The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working historic computers.

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎃 Click or Treat! Join our Halloween Home Educator Day, 30 Oct, 10:30am-2:30pm. This is a relaxed opening designed with the neurodiverse community in mind. Drop-in activities to enjoy & sensory maps provided to assist with a stress free visit. ow.ly/p53X50ZSkGX
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎃 Click or Treat! Join our Halloween Home Educator Day, 30 Oct, 10:30am-2:30pm. This is a relaxed opening designed with the neurodiverse community in mind. Drop-in activities to enjoy & sensory maps provided to assist with a stress free visit. ow.ly/Kw1o50ZSkwx
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Tony Sale award ceremony at TNMOC on 29 Sept 2026 is sold out. Join us live online from 2pm to see this year's winner! ow.ly/wvZc50ZQtnP #VintageComputing #RetroComputing #Restoration #TechHistory #TNMOC #TonySaleAward
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights of the final day of Computable 90. Thanks to all speakers, panellists & attendees. A really successful event which brought together so many great minds to celebrate one of the greatest minds of all - Alan Turing. #Computable90 #AlanTuring
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO BOOK! 🚨 We’re thrilled to collaborate with Spencer - RC2014 Assembly v2.0 at TNMOC on Sat, Sept 26! 💻 Z80 & retro kit demos 🔌 Trader/exhibitor tables Full museum aceess 🎟️ Secure your slot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/199255968365… #RetroComputing #RC2014
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Computable 90 Day 2 - another great success. Lectures from Michael Rathjen, Julia Knight, Juliet Floyd & Avi Wigderson as well as a lively panel discussion led by Dermot Turing. Thanks also to everyone who contributed to the poster session. We hope all participants & attendees enjoyed the day.
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Day 1 of Computable 90 was a success! A huge thank you to Rod Downey & Veronica Becher for kickstarting the event with such energy. We also want to thank our Decidability panel for leading such an insightful & engaging discussion. Check out some highlights from yesterday’s sessions below!
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We’ve won a 2026 Sandford Award. This incredible honour validates the quality & inclusivity of our learning programmes. Congratulations & thank you to our hardworking staff, volunteers & community who help us bring computing history to life every day. ow.ly/2Gto50ZNRKW
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Just a few days to go until this fascinating lecture. Book your tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-pr...
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Lecture: Professor Avi Wigderson - Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton
We are delighted to announce that Professor Avi Wigderson has agreed to present a public lecture on Thursday 17 September 2026
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Join us at Bletchley Park for "Reading Alan Turing" with Abel & Turing Award winner Prof. Avi Wigderson. Explore how Turing's 1936 paper underpins modern AI in the Fellowship Auditorium. Date: 17 Sept 2026 Book: https://ow.ly/NXcy50Zwqet #AI #BletchleyPark
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Lecture: Professor Avi Wigderson - Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton
We are delighted to announce that Professor Avi Wigderson has agreed to present a public lecture on Thursday 17 September 2026
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Love computing history? Support TNMOC with membership! Enjoy annual tickets, guest entries, exclusive events, discounts, and a welcome pack. Sign up now ow.ly/IL1C50ZMuiu
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Join us at Computable 90 at Bletchley Park 16th-18th September for a unique event featuring academics exploring the legacy of Alan Turing’s 1936 paper ‘On Computable Numbers’. Expect fascinating lectures & two lively panel sessions on Turing & the future of technology. ow.ly/mj2750ZKhaJ
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The TNMOC/London Mathematical Society 3 Day Conference
Celebrating Alan Turing’s 1936 seminal paper ‘On computable numbers, with an application to the Entscheidungsproblem’
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Need an escape from the back-to-school & back-to-work blues? Head over to TNMOC for a day of discovery & give yourself a lift with some retail therapy in our museum shop. We're stocked with fantastic books & games to help you relax after a long week. www.tnmoc.org/online-booking-day-ti…
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join us at Bletchley Park for "Reading Alan Turing" with Abel & Turing Award winner Prof. Avi Wigderson. Explore how Turing's 1936 paper underpins modern AI in the Fellowship Auditorium. Date: 17 Sept 2026 Book: ow.ly/NXcy50Zwqet #AI #BletchleyPark
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Lecture: Professor Avi Wigderson - Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton
We are delighted to announce that Professor Avi Wigderson has agreed to present a public lecture on Thursday 17 September 2026
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We're absolutely thrilled to announce a major new addition to our collection: a Apple 1 computer replica! We are so grateful to have received this donation from a very generous supporter. Come & see it soon! #Apple1 #RetroTech #VintageComputing #TechHistory #TNMOC
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We were thrilled to host Nostalgia Nerd at The National Museum of Computing! 🕹️💾 From the world-changing Colossus and WITCH to early home microcomputers and mainframes, watch their deep-dive tour guided by our very own Robert Dowell: 👉 youtu.be/Qgwq53BXl6Y
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Looking for something different to do this Bank Holiday weekend? Bring the family to STEAM Bytes at @TNMOC for some aviation themed activities - book now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-2026-… #STEM #FamilyFun #Summer2026 #bankholiday
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
35 years ago, history was made off-planet! In Aug 1991, STS-43 astronauts sent the first email from space using an Apple Macintosh Portable aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis: "Hello Earth! Greetings from the STS-43 Crew." #TechHistory #Space #Apple #Macintosh
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Need to find a rainy day activity to keep the kids entertained? Look no further. Today we are hosting a space themed session of Summer STEAM Bytes. Follow this link to book tickets and find out more: ow.ly/bLuG50ZCMlu #MiltonKeynes #STEMBytes #TechForKids
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
15 years ago, Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO. Before the iPhone, Apple was testing early handhelds & desktop concepts! Which classic 'pre-iPhone' tech would you have rocked? • 1980s Apple Phone Modem • Apple Newton MessagePad • Macintosh SE #TechHistory #Apple #SteveJobs
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Looking for fun, educational summer activities? Join STEAM Bytes at The National Museum of Computing! Coding, robotics, VR, AR & hands-on history. Book now! Tickets: ow.ly/bLuG50ZCMlu
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Last call for 'Phone Phreaks'. Phil Lapsley join us tomorrow for a talk on how a group of hackers found the Achilles heel in AT&T's massive network and changed technology forever ow.ly/oaLq50ZCnoS
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Phone Phreaks: What Can We Learn from the First Network Hackers?
Dive into the wild world of early phone hackers and discover the tricks that shaped today’s networks.
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The original hackers didn't use computers, they used phones. On Sat Aug 22nd, Phil Lapsley is at TNMOC to share how the Phone Phreaks changed technology forever. ow.ly/Aeyl50ZBPeJ
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Phone Phreaks: What Can We Learn from the First Network Hackers?
Dive into the wild world of early phone hackers and discover the tricks that shaped today’s networks.
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Aldous—former NPL specialist, dedicated TNMOC volunteer archivist,creator of our "Fifty Years Ago" Computer Weekly archive series. Brian worked tirelessly behind the scenes to preserve computing history. Share a memory: brianaldous.muchloved.com
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The original hackers didn't use computers, they used phones. On Sat Aug 22nd, Phil Lapsley is at TNMOC to share how the Phone Phreaks changed technology forever. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phone-phreak…
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Phone Phreaks: What Can We Learn from the First Network Hackers?
Dive into the wild world of early phone hackers and discover the tricks that shaped today’s networks.
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Join us at Bletchley Park this 16–18 Sept for Computable 90! Hear why our team can't wait for this landmark event celebrating Alan Turing's legacy. Watch: youtu.be/5c5zuOJDWlI ECR bursaries available—please RT & share! #AlanTuring #ComputerScience #TheoreticalCS #Maths #AI #BletchleyPark
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Computable 90 Mike's preview
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
90 years after Alan Turing changed computing history, can polynomial equations over rational numbers be solved by algorithm? Hear Dr. Alexandra Shlapentokh live in the iconic Fellowship Auditorium at Bletchley Park! Reserve your seat: ow.ly/6mEJ50ZyJqu #Mathematics #ComputerScience
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Join us at Bletchley Park for "Reading Alan Turing" with Abel & Turing Award winner Prof. Avi Wigderson. Explore how Turing's 1936 paper underpins modern AI in the Fellowship Auditorium. Date: 17 Sept 2026 Book: ow.ly/NXcy50Zwqet #AI #BletchleyPark
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Lecture: Professor Avi Wigderson - Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton
We are delighted to announce that Professor Avi Wigderson has agreed to present a public lecture on Thursday 17 September 2026
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
OSHCamp 2026 is almost here! We’re thrilled to support @OSHUG as they head to Hebden Bridge on Aug 29–30. Aug 29: Expert talks & presentations Aug 30: Hands-on workshops Plus: Community gear swap table! 🎟 Grab your spot: oshug.org/event/oshcamp2026 #OSHCamp #OpenSourceHardware
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OSHUG — Open Source Hardware User Group
A group of people with an interest in open source hardware.
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join us & London Mathematical Society at @BletchleyPark for the Computable 90 Conference. Explore logic, complexity & AI in the Fellowship Auditorium. Dates: 16–18 Sept 2026 Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tnmoclon… #AI #Maths
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Looking for ultimate summer holiday plans? 🚀 Bring the family to STEAM Bytes at @TNMOC! Hands-on tech challenges, coding & retro gaming. 🕹️ 🎟️ Full museum entry included with your ticket: ow.ly/WgNi50ZwsAG #STEAMBytes #STEM #FamilyFun #Summer2026
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy Anniversary month to the Dragon 32, released in August 1982! Welsh computing history was made when Dragon Data brought this 32KB Motorola-powered machine to high street stores. Raise a glass to 8-bit nostalgia! #Dragon32 #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #OnThisDay #80sTech
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
ON THIS DAY in 2010, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty launched worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling PC game of that year. Did you play? #StarCraftII #WingsOfLiberty #BlizzardGames #OnThisDay
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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Celebrating 65 years of Sinclair's legacy! From the first slimline calculator to UK tech innovation. What was your first Sinclair device? Let’s celebrate the man who shrank the world of electronics! #SirCliveSinclair #SinclairRadionics #TechHistory #OnThisDay #BritishTech
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