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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 4h

👻 Ready for a frightfully fun day? Join us for “Click or Treat” at our Halloween-themed Home Educator Day on Friday 30th October! Explore spooky computing history, sensory-friendly tours, and hands-on activities. 10:30am–2:30pm. ow.ly/Cbkz50ZWMl4 #HomeEd #STEMkids #TNMOC

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

TNMoC is open today! Come on down & dive into an epic journey through tech history. Witness the legendary Colossus in action, check out the brand-new additions in our PC gallery, or marvel at the Witch - the world’s oldest working digital computer. hub.tnmoc.org/tickets/#event?eventi…

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist who led NASA’s Apollo flight software team and coined the term "software engineering." Her legacy will forever inspire women in STEM, as well as all of us here at TNMoC.

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Everyone is welcome at TNMoC - we offer sensory bags, ear defenders, accessible facilities & relaxed opening sessions to make your visit as fun & stress-free as possible for everyone. Plan your inclusive family day out today ow.ly/Xxll50ZVJrH #TNMoC #AccessibleTourism #FamilyDayOut

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ready to unlock world-changing tech secrets? Join IEEE Milestone Quest & embark on a journey to unlock the breakthroughs that transformed our world. Discover IEEE Milestones, uncover the stories behind the innovations & complete missions to earn rewards. milestonequest.ieee.org/registration

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looking for fun & educational October Half Term plans? Bring your young innovators to STEAM Bytes at TNMoC! Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Tues 27th, Thurs 29th, Sat 31st October & Sun 1st November. Session times - 11:00 to 13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00 - just £2.50 per child. #STEAMBytes #TNMoC #HalfTermFun

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

BONUS OPEN DAY! 🎉 We’re open an extra day this week - Fri 9th Oct! See the new additions in our PC gallery, meet volunteers & view our working collections in action, grab a treat or souvenir from the shop & visit the IEEE Milestone plaque on the Tommy Flowers mural. ow.ly/Pgor50ZUm1I

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⏳ Last chance! Register for the Computable90 Challenge by 31 Oct 2026. Build a working Turing Machine, no modern tech allowed! Open to all. Top entries could be exhibited at TNMOC in 2027. Show your creativity and honour Turing. ow.ly/N8xf50ZTYlV

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Jacqui Garrad, former Museum Director at TNMoC was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Museum on 29th Sept 2026. This award is given in recognition of her exceptional service & dedication to driving public awareness of computing history. ow.ly/Mh0V50ZTXp1

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On Tuesday we hosted the 2026 Tony Sale Award ceremony. This year’s winner David Lovett of Usagi Electric delighted a full house of guests with a highly entertaining presentation on his unique project. Congratulations to David on this outstanding achievement.

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New arrival in the TNMOC PC Gallery. The Tatung Einstein TC-01 from 1984, offered over 400 titles & it could even run ZX Spectrum software directly. So if you fancy checking it out, be sure to head to our PC gallery this weekend and one of our amazing volunteers can show you what it can do.

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A proud moment in tech history! On 29 Sept, Colossus was officially named an IEEE Milestone at TNMOC. Huge thanks to the IEEE, our volunteers, and supporters for keeping this legacy alive. Here’s to inspiring future generations! #Colossus #IEEEMilestone #TNMOC

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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On 29th September we gathered at TNMOC to celebrate the prestigious IEEE Milestone Dedication & The 2026 Tony Sale Award, which went to David Lovett @UsagiElectric Jacqui Garrad was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding service to the Museum. Congratulations to all.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Colin Hoad @colinhoad.com · 03/08/2026

Nice to see the @tnmoc.bsky.social Econet LAN Party talks getting picked up on by the Register! And, err, yes... that subtitle pull-quote *might* have been me 😅 www.theregister.com/columnists/2...

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Claude Code is revolutionizing digital archaeology. Enterprise better dig it

'As a big AI skeptic, you just blew my mind'

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Mark Moxon @markmoxon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Two-player Elite on the #BBCMicro is finally feature-complete. Phew, that was a long road! Got a few bugs to fix, but the Acorn team at @tnmoc.bsky.social have road-tested and given it a thumbs up, so that's a good sign. September release, I hope... #retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #elite

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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

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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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The National Museum of Computing @tnmoc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Before there were computers, there was this paper. At Computable 90, Prof. Rod Downey shares the story of Alan Turing’s 1936 masterpiece—a spark that permanently reshaped modern intellect. 📍 Bletchley Park ⏰ Early-bird ends July! Tickets: ow.ly/vYLs50ZoZcb

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