Museums & Galleries · Wiltshire
Museum of Computing
📍 SN1 1QN
Photo: Bill Nicholls (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Hands-on exhibits let you try computers as they were in the past
- Collection of earlier computers, games and calculators
- Mixture of permanent and temporary displays
- First physical museum of its kind in the UK
- Located centrally at Theatre Square, Swindon
The Museum of Computing sits in the centre of Swindon at Theatre Square, and is devoted to the history of computing and digital development, being the first physical museum of its kind in the UK. It collects earlier computers, games and calculators, with many hands-on exhibits letting you experience computers and related items as they were in the past. There's a mixture of permanent and temporary displays, some loaned by companies and collectors. It's family friendly and welcomes school visits, making it a good stop for those with an interest in technology or nostalgia. Swindon station is just 0.5 miles away, and BritStays lists 24 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, so it's easy to combine with an overnight stay.
Practical details
- Best for
- Families and school visits
- Accessibility
- Many displays are hands-on
From the attraction's own website on 21 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
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