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Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

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Computer History Museum

A Silicon Valley museum that traces the history of computing and its effects on society.

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043 · Mountain View, CA

About Computer History Museum

Located in Mountain View, this museum presents the people, machines, and ideas behind modern digital technology. Its galleries follow computing from early history to the present and invite visitors to consider where the field may lead next. Current exhibits include a long-running survey of computing history with 19 galleries, a display on chatbots and artificial intelligence, and a look at seven software applications that changed everyday life. The museum also runs school programs, guided tours, and online collection materials.

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