CCH seeks new trustees and volunteers to support exciting future plans

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is inviting people to help shape its next chapter by becoming trustees, joining strategic working groups, or volunteering at the museum.

CCH and St John's Innovation Centre Explore ‘Tech for Good’ and Rare Prototypes for Cambridge Wide Open Day 

St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), in collaboration with the Centre for Computing History (CCH), will deliver a dynamic programme for this year’s Cambridge Wide Open Day, bringing together entrepreneurs, computing heritage and industry experts to explore the theme Tech for Good: Past Lessons; Future Choices. 

The Centre for Computing History launches Women in Computing 2026 - Code for Change!

The Centre for Computing History is launching our biggest-ever Women in Computing Festival. Running across two weeks around International Women’s Day, the festival offers hands‑on activities, inspiring role models, and a new exhibition - all aimed at encouraging girls and young women to imagine a future in tech.

Museum calls on Cambridge locals to share tech industry memories

The Centre for Computing History is calling on local people to share their memories of working in and around Cambridge’s tech industry, with the aim of capturing how its success has changed our lives and our city.

Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History joins the Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival 2025

The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is delighted to be bringing the fascinating history of computing to The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival this summer!

Centre for Computing History receives generous £25k donation to support computing education and heritage

The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is delighted to announce a £25,000 donation from Cambridge-headquartered technology leader Arm, to support the Centre’s work preserving the UK’s computing heritage and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators. The donation has coincided with a celebration event and new exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the ARM1 processor.

Centre for Computing History invites Cambridge to the launch of ‘Broken Tech: Broken Earth’

The Centre for Computing History launches its exciting new project, 'Broken Tech: Broken Earth' on Saturday, 22nd February, with community events taking place from 11am to 4pm. £2 per person entry tickets can be booked online, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Citrix continues its support for The Centre for Computing History with £10,000 donation

The Centre for Computing History (CCH) in Cambridge is proud to announce the continuation of support from Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc. and a global leader in cloud computing and workplace technology, which has made a generous contribution of £10,000 to the CCH Learning Programme.

96-year-old twins inspire welcome boost to LEO heritage

The AIT Trust have provided funding for a new archivist to work at the Centre for Computing History for 2 years on their extensive and unique LEO archive. The new post is named in honour of 96-year-old twins Frank and Ralph Land, both of whom worked on LEO in its early days, dedicating themselves since retiring to ensuring LEO's pioneering work is widely recognised in the history of computing.

New exhibition launched to celebrate 50 years of barcode scanning

Fifty years ago, the first retail barcode was scanned, marking a pivotal moment in computing history by linking a physical product to its digital identity. To commemorate this milestone and in conjunction with Cambridge Tech Week, a new exhibition, ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Barcode Scanning’, launched today at the Centre for Computing History.

Centre for Computing History wins £93k grant to explore environmental impact of tech

The Centre for Computing History has been awarded a £93,200 grant by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, for its new project Broken Tech: Broken Earth. This exciting initiative will engage the local community in exploring the environmental and social impacts of the tech boom.

Centre for Computing History delighted to receive £4,000 MathWorks Community Grant

Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History is thrilled to have been awarded a £4,000 Community Grant from MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. This generous grant will support the Centre's Education programme, helping young people understand computing history’s impact on society and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.

Centre for Computing History wins a 2024 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award

Cambridge's Centre for Computing History has been recognised as a top worldwide attraction! The centre has won a 2024 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice award, placing it among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

9,000 children explore computing history thanks to £20,000 Citrix donation

A £20,000 donation from Citrix has given 9,000 children a unique chance to learn about the development of modern computing technology, including Cambridge’s influential role, at the Centre for Computing History.

New trustees join The Centre for Computing History

The Centre for Computing History is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the Board.

They are: Sarah Cheng, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service Phil Howell, Raspberry Pi Foundation Caylin Smith, Cambridge University Libraries

Cambridge game company helps push the Frontier of video game preservation

Cambridge-based video game developer and publisher, Frontier Developments plc is sponsoring the Centre for Computing History to help lend support to the museum’s ambitious video game preservation project.

'Micro Men' reunite for film screening

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the BBC film Micro Men, starring Alexander Armstrong and Martin Freeman, The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge has gathered together Chris Curry, Steve Furber and Hermann Hauser, who are represented in the film, for a re-watch of the movie.

Cambridge Centre for Computing History partners with Darktrace for cybersecurity workshop

Cambridge Centre for Computing History has partnered with leading cybersecurity experts Darktrace, whose team has developed a 'Capture The Flag' workshop to help young people understand some key cybersecurity concepts and recognise how cybersecurity impacts our everyday lives.

The Centre for Computing History receives £1m funding boost

The Centre for Computing History (CCH) yesterday (Monday) announced it received a £1m funding boost, enabling the purchase of its Cambridge premises.

Centre for Computing History and LEO Computers Society win Heritage Lottery Fund support

The Cambridge Centre for Computing History and the LEO Computers Society are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a £101,000 development grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)* for Swiss Rolls, Tea and the Electronic Office: A History of LEO, the First Business Computer.

'Computing History: Her Story' focuses on women in tech

A programme of exciting events linked to the past, present and future of women in technology is underway at the Cambridge Centre for Computing History.

Centre for Computing History fundraising campaign is GO!

Alex Meyer MEP has launched Cambridge Centre for Computing History's new fundraising campaign for museum learning. The centre is looking for companies who can help it continue to deliver and expand its successful museum learning programme.

Build a Z80 computer!

Hot on the footsteps of its cracking 'Build a synthesizer' workshop (which will be running again soon), the Cambridge Centre for Computing History is offering another new exciting workshop.

Centre for Computing History says thanks with free entry scheme

This week, as part of the National Lottery Big Thank You, Cambridge's Centre for Computing History is offering free entry to all visitors who bring a lottery ticket with them.

Centre for Computing History offers great events for Christmas

Christmas is coming and there are plenty of festive events going on at the Centre for Computing History.