Palo Alto Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum    

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CHM is open on Wednesday through Sunday so you can explore the exhibits again and say hello to your favorite artifacts, like Shakey the Robot, the Utah teapot, and Pong! Bring a friend and take a …
CHM is open on Wednesday through Sunday so you can explore the exhibits again and say hello to your favorite artifacts, like Shakey the Robot, the Utah teapot, and Pong! Bring a friend and take a selfie by the Waymo self-driving car, and check out a demo of the 1401. Enjoy lunch from the Cloud Café outside on our remodeled patio and relax on the lawn. Visit our website to purchase tickets. CHM decodes technology for everyone. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights gleaned from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and inspire people to build a better world.

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Feb 2, 2025
To be able to see what started the computer movement to where wee are today right in front of you is amazing! Loved the displays and layout. Great for 2-3 hours and you must check out and talk with t…Full review by lb33wonka
Sep 9, 2024
The museum's great, I would recommend it for techies, engineers and anyone interested in the evolution of computing and electronics. It brought back a lot of memories from school too! An important t…Full review by ttvisitor
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent history of computer technology. It was well laid out and had interactive displays. Spending two hours is easy.Full review by Compass22556325173
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If forced to choose, and entrance fee is not a factor, which is better - this or Intel museum?
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I've not been to the intel museum, so can't really say, but I suspect both would be very different as this is the actual computers, from mechanical computers, through valve …
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I've not been to the intel museum, so can't really say, but I suspect both would be very different as this is the actual computers, from mechanical computers, through valve technology, memory technology and todays highly integrated semiconductor technologies. If you worked in computing during the 60,70,80's in particular, this will bring back lots of memories. For what its worth, you could do this in a couple of hours max if you did not read all the text, so maybe you may be able to do both :-)
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Is it open on 05/24 /15
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We went once on a Saturday and it was open, and pretty quiet.
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Can't find admission charges, and parking info on Web
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There are 400 free parking spots in front of the museum. Adult admission is $15. Students with an ID, Active Military with ID and Seniors 65+ are $12. Children 12 and under are free.
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How much does a visit to this museum last?
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We spent many hours, but could have spent more. I think it is up to the visitor how deeply they want to go into the exhibits and the interest level. My husband has worked in the tech field …
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We spent many hours, but could have spent more. I think it is up to the visitor how deeply they want to go into the exhibits and the interest level. My husband has worked in the tech field for decades, so he was very interested in everything. We also enjoyed the special demonstrations and took breaks for lunch and coffee. I think the answer is, you can spend an hour or the whole day...but don't miss this great museum.
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How much does a visit to this museum last?
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Hi Pau E! I think you meant to ask how much the museum costs to visit. General admission is $15. If you are a student with an ID, 65 years old or older, or in the active military, it costs …
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Hi Pau E! I think you meant to ask how much the museum costs to visit. General admission is $15. If you are a student with an ID, 65 years old or older, or in the active military, it costs $12. Kids 12 and under are free, which is a great deal. Your visit can last as long as you like. I recommend at least three hours. The museum is open Wed. through Sun. 10 to 5. Check out the museum website for all the logical, left-brained facts compiled by technical people. If you need fuzzy logic, you can contact me through tripadvisor. Have fun!
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