DAY Tickets - The National Museum of Computing on Bletchley Park
Schedule
Tue Sep 08 2020 at 10:30 am to Tue Apr 29 2025 at 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The National Museum of Computing | Milton Keynes, EN
About this Event
Purchase a Day Ticket to visit The National Museum of Computing on this page. If you would like to purchase an Annual Ticket (granting you unlimited entry to the Museum for a full year!), please click here.
We recommend that you allow a minimum of two hours for your visit.
Please note, your ticket allows entry to the Museum all day, with first entry at 10:30 and last entry at 15:30.
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Please be advised that we are undertaking essential refurbishment works at our Museum. Here are the key details:
- Gallery Access: The galleries will remain open to the public throughout the refurbishment period.
- Temporary Welfare Facilities: During the refurbishment, welfare facilities will be more limited than normal, but temporary facilities will be made available.
Schedule:
- Roof Restoration Works: 24th June - 24th September
- Building Refurbishment (Main Toilets, New Cafe Area): 17th June - 29th August
- Building Refurbishment (Meeting Room, Secondary Toilets): 12th August - 21st October
Please note that all dates are approximate and subject to change. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
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Recognised as one of England’s Top 100 ‘Irreplaceable Places’, The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers.
Explore Block H: Experience the World-Class Collection at TNMOC!
We invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of technology at Block H, the home of The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) on the historic Bletchley Park site.
Why Visit TNMOC's Block H?
Our Team will be on hand to deliver the stories and full demonstrations of the working exhibits here at The National Museum of Computing, housing the world's largest collection of functional historic computers and WW2 machines, including, Enigma, Lorenz the working Turing-Welchman Bombe, the rebuilt Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, and the WITCH, the world's oldest working digital computer.
The museum enables visitors to follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to explore the galleries showcasing where British Cyber Security started and our computing history.
1. World-Class Working Collection:Witness a remarkable collection of functional historic computers, including iconic machines like Colossus and WITCH, showcasing the evolution of computing from its pioneering days to the present.
2. Exceptional Demonstrations: Be inspired by our exceptional volunteers and staff who will demonstrate the incredible capabilities of these machines. Their passion and expertise bring history to life.
3. Interactive Learning: Immerse yourself in interactive demonstrations that highlight the significance of each machine, offering a hands-on experience that educates and entertains.
4. Inspiring Atmosphere: Feel the vibrant atmosphere of innovation and discovery as you explore the technological marvels that have shaped the digital world we live in today.
Join us and witness the magic of computing history coming to life. Whether you're a technology enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious, this experience promises to be enlightening and engaging.
We look forward to welcoming you to TNMOC's Block H, where the past meets the future in the world of computing.
Cancellation Policy:
We can accept cancellations and issue a refund up to 48 hours prior to your visit. Alternatively, we are always very happy to transfer your tickets to the next available/suitable date. This can be done at any point up to the day of the event. Please Note: We are unable to issue a refund to no shows.
Support Us:
We are charity, To make a donation in support of our ongoing mission to 'Conserve, Educate and Engage', please visit: https://www.tnmoc.org/make-a-donation.
Alternatively, you might like to:
- Become a Museum Supporter
- Visit our Online Shop
- Volunteer With Us
Please note, if you do not receive your tickets via email, we suggest checking your spam folder as Eventbrite emais are sometimes erroneously classified as spam. If you cannot find your tickets in spam, but your payment has gone through, please do not worry. Our ticketing desk will have your name, so simply come to the Museum on the day that you booked tickets for, and we will sort the rest!
Where is it happening?
The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 27.54