System Source Computer Museum
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The System Source Computer Museum, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, exhibits notable computing devices from ancient times until the present. Over 5,000 objects are on display and many of the computation devices are operational. STEM activities are offered to organized tour groups. Since 2022, admission is free.
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The System Source Computer Museum, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, exhibits notable computing devices from ancient times until the present. Over 5,000 objects are on display and many of the computation devices are operational. STEM activities are offered to organized tour groups. Since 2022, admission is free.
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A few different museum curators brought together in one space create this huge and epic museum. Unlike many other museums, this place offers a very hands-on approach to their displays when possible, with many of the displays in working order! The staff are incredibly friendly and laid-back. Even though I arrived at 4:30 just half an hour before closing, Brendan gladly gave me a wonderful tour that I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt so welcome and impressed by The Collection that I came back to help volunteer my time in preparing for an open house the next few days. There were so many epic displays that span from mechanical to tube to silicon compters. Printing presses, to Apollo era mainframes, to cray supercomputers, to DEC PDP, to the first home computers (such as Apple, Commodore, IBM PC). If you like vintage electronics of any sort, you'll love this place.
Paul NelsonPaul Nelson
10
Brendan was a great tour guide, and he really knows his stuff! As another review said, much of the displays are functional and interactive, which is awesome. This museum and Bloop (his own collections/exhibits in the museum) are a passion project for him, so I got a top-notch one-on-one 5 hour tour for the low price of free! Donations are very much appreciated, though, and are more interesting than an admission fee, so I brought some old software CDs as thanks. I've since remembered my attic full of old computer stuff that probably belongs in a museum, so I'll be visiting again to learn more computer and video game history! Oh, and they have some cool merchandise too - check it out in the photos I attached.
Bryce BrownerBryce Browner
50
Great place to visit to learn about computer history. Lots of hands on exhibits and we got an awesome personal tour. I recommend K-12 teachers bring their students here and others who just have a general interest in computers. It was impressive to see many of the old computers working too. Best of all, it is free and they are continuing to add additional specimens. They do request you make an appointment so they can ensure there is someone there that speak to history of each exhibit. Highly recommended. Thank you System Source.
Nick YNick Y
20
Our tour guide Brendan was great! Brendan was very knowledgeable and patient answering all questions my son whom loves computers had. He took the time out to give very detailed explanations of everything in the museum! Very cool museum rather you love computers or want to heighten your education go check it out you won’t be disappointed. At the end of the session Brendan even offered suggestions about great places to eat in the area! Thank you Brendan for your volunteer services greatly appreciated!
Raine RaineRaine Raine
20
If you love the history of computing device technology and have ever wished that old tech didn't simply get thrown away, this place will blow your mind. They seemed to have an example of just about every computer I'd ever touched, and nearly all the ones I'd only just read about.
Thurston ChandlerThurston Chandler
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5
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Phone
(410) 771-5544
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Website
museum.syssrc.com
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