Children's Museums

Computer History Museum

Name: Computer History Museum
Address: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, Mountain View, CA, US
Telephone: (650) 810-1010
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (7546 reviews)

📍 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

📞 (650) 810-1010

🌐 www.computerhistory.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Computer History Museum

Devices dating back to the 1940s. Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. The Apple@50 exhibit features rare Apple prototypes including the original Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh, Newton, iPod, and iPhone, running through September 7, 2026. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,546 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Location: Mountain View, CA
Featured Exhibit: Apple@50 with rare prototypes
Main Collections: 19 galleries with 1,100+ computing history objects
Best For: All ages, grades 3-16

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Apple@50 exhibit features rare Apple prototypes including the original Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh, Newton, iPod, and iPhone, running through September 7, 2026
⭐The Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing exhibit spans 19 galleries and contains 1,100 objects documenting computing history from the 1940s onwards
⭐The museum offers interactive exhibits including a conversation with a chatbot-powered robot, Roblox TechQuest with drones and VR goggles, and a Minecraft: Education Edition world
⭐The Make Software exhibit showcases real-world technological innovations including MP3, Photoshop, MRI technology, car crash simulation, Wikipedia, texting, and World of Warcraft
⭐The museum maintains a 4.7-star rating from 7,546 reviews, with visitors reporting spending close to 4 hours exploring exhibits due to the high density of interesting artifacts

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for 3-4 hours minimum to fully experience the museum. Reviewers consistently mention spending close to 4 hours without noticing time pass, indicating the high density of engaging exhibits warrants a longer visit than typical museums.
💡Start with the Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing exhibit (19 galleries with 1,100 objects) and use the virtual scavenger hunt available online to deepen engagement with the collection.
💡Combine your visit with the Apple@50 exhibition (running through September 7, 2026) to see rare prototypes from Apple I through iPhone, plus attend special Apple@50 celebration programs with exclusive interviews for a more comprehensive tech history experience.
💡Families with children should highlight the interactive hands-on exhibits including arcade games, Roblox TechQuest with drones and VR goggles, and Minecraft: Education Edition world—these are particularly engaging for kids while teaching real-world tech applications.
💡Explore CHM's online resources before or after your visit, including the YouTube channel (CHM Live series with thought leaders, CHM Bytes videos) and interactive exhibits available online to extend your learning beyond the in-person experience.