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From vintage systems to the latest digital tools, Living Computers puts technology at your fingertips.
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Interactive Experiences Interactive Experiences
Interactive Experiences
Living Computers puts a chair instead of glass in front of our exhibits.
Interactive Experiences
Vintage Computers Vintage Computers
Usable Vintage Computers
We have the world’s largest collection of working vintage computers.
Vintage Computers
Public Programming Public Programming
Daily Public Programming
From tours and demos to speaker series, Living Computers dynamic programs inspire and delight.
Public Programming
Educational Activities Educational Activities
Educational Activities
From field trips to workshops, Living Computers’ education experts engage students of all ages and skill levels.
Educational Activities
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Dynamic Spaces for Events
Living Computers takes your meetings & parties to the next level.
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Totally 80s Rewind
Totally 80s Rewind
Rewind time for a day and step into the life of an 80s teenager.
Microcomputers
Microcomputers
Before computers became "personal," they were called microcomputers.
Robotics
Robotics
Discover how robots do their work!
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Attend
ONE DAY ONLY Apollo 11 Artifact Public Viewing
ONE DAY ONLY Apollo 11 Artifact Public Viewing
Tue Jun 25, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
50 years after the Moon landing, join us to view a unique piece of history
Atari Weekend
Atari Weekend
Sat Jul 6 - Sun Jul 7, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Have you played Atari today?!
UNIX Exhibit Preview & Meetup
UNIX Exhibit Preview & Meetup
Wed Jul 10, 2019
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of UNIX
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Learn
BASIC Package
BASIC Package
One 60-minute Common-Core based activity in the Labs for up to 32 students. Includes access to all exhibits & galleries.
EXTENDED Package
EXTENDED Package
One 90-minute project-based programming activity in the Labs for up to 32 students. Includes access to all exhibits & galleries.
TOUR Package
TOUR Package
One 45-minute private tour of the vintage collection for up to 20 students. Includes access to all exhibits & galleries.
All Field Trip Options
Research
Mainframes
Mainframes
In the beginning, computers were not just machines—they were entire rooms.
Minicomputers
Minicomputers
Just as bulky as a modern refrigerator, minicomputers prove that size is relative
Microcomputers
Microcomputers
Before computers became "personal," they were called minicomputers.
All Vintage Computers
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Life with a 51 year old CDC 6500
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Life with a 51 year old CDC 6500
The CDC 6500 has led a rough life over the last 6 months or so: way back on the afternoon of July 2, 2018, I got an email from the CDC’s Power Control PLC telling me that it had to turn off the computer because the cooling water was too hot! A technician came out and found that the chiller was low on refrigerant. He brought it back up to the proper level, and went away. Next morning it was down again. ...
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