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From vintage systems to the latest digital tools, Living Computers puts technology at your fingertips.
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Living Computers puts a chair instead of glass in front of our exhibits.
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Vintage Computers Vintage Computers
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We have the world’s largest collection of working vintage computers.
Vintage Computers
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Daily Public Programming
From tours and demos to speaker series, Living Computers dynamic programs inspire and delight.
Public Programming
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Educational Activities
From field trips to workshops, Living Computers’ education experts engage students of all ages and skill levels.
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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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FREE First Thursday: IOT Meetup
FREE First Thursday: IOT Meetup
Thu Aug 1, 2019
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Start conversations about big data, cybersecurity, personal data, and usability.
FREE First Thursday Evening (August)
FREE First Thursday Evening (August)
Thu Aug 1, 2019
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free museum admission from 5-8 pm on the first Thursday of every month.
Seattle Art Fair Weekend
Seattle Art Fair Weekend
Sat Aug 3 - Sun Aug 4, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join us in celebrating the 5th annual Seattle Art Fair.
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Workshops
Workshops
From Kit-Builds and introductory lessons to crafting activities and making games, we have workshops for students of all ages.
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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.
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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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