Tech and museums · Mountain View
Computer History Museum
The museum that tells the story of computing, from early calculators to the internet and the companies of Silicon Valley.
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The Computer History Museum in Mountain View traces the story of computing, with historic machines, artifacts, and exhibits on software, the internet, and the people behind them.
It is one of the best ways to understand how Silicon Valley came to be, and it is worth a few hours for anyone curious about technology.
Good to know
- Check the museum site for current hours and tickets.
- Allow two to three hours.
- Combine it with the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino.
For current hours, tickets, and conditions, check the official source: computerhistory.org.
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