What will the jobs of tomorrow look like? 🤔 Join us for "Discover the Jobs of Tomorrow" at The National Museum of Computing! Explore future careers, Don't miss out! Secure your slot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-for... #MKTechWeek #JobsOf2030 #MiltonKeynes #FutureSkills

Colossus fans! Don't miss the UK premiere of The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War at Southwell Minster (3-27 Sept). This incredible "wool art" exhibition features the Colossus computer! Find out more: ow.ly/twrO50WPw06 #Colossus #TNMOC #TheLongestYarn #SouthwellMinster

The Acorn A3000 is back online! We've been busy fixing this classic machine. Our team meticulously worked to open it up, diagnose the faults, and get it working again. It’s always a thrill to see a piece of computing history restored. #Acorn #A3000 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #Restoration

Just one week left! Get 25% OFF your tickets for "Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025" with promo code STEM25. Your ticket includes the whole museum & expert demos. Use promo code STEM25 at checkout to get 25% OFF TICKETS -Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1405882826... #STEAM #Robotics #AI

Commodore Amiga turns 40, headlines UK exhibition

Join us for a powerful and moving online talk: "The Holocaust, a child survivor’s perspective." Wednesday, 10 September at 18:30. A unique opportunity to listen, learn, and remember. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1584889590.... #Holocaust #History #OnlineTalk #Remembrance #TheHolocaustAPerspective

Yesterday we unveiled a new mural honouring Tommy Flowers, He was the brilliant engineer behind the Colossus computer. A truly fitting tribute to his genius and legacy.Thanks @HeritageFundUK & @TommyFlowersFdn #TommyFlowers #Colossus #VJDay #DigitalLegacy Photo credit: Andy Taylor & Dave Wild

Celebrate the legacy of Tommy Flowers! Join us at The National Museum of Computing on Friday, 15th August to unveil the new Flowers Mural. Secure your place here: bit.ly/4ljjOuJ @fitzroviaNoir @tommy_flowers_aberfeldy #TommyFlowers #Colossus #TNMOC #ComputingHistory

🚨 10 tickets! 50% Off! 🚨 This Tuesday, August 5th, is your chance for hands-on STEM fun! We have robots, programming, machine learning, and retro games, plus full museum access. Book now with code STEM50 -Book your spot here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-hol... #FamilyDayOut #STEMActivities

Good news! Our live showings of "The Thing" are SOLD OUT, but you can still experience this captivating short film! Get full streaming access to uncover "The Great American Seal bug" – one of history's most astonishing espionage incidents. Donate and Watch now: tscmconsulting.co.uk/stream-the-t...

Curiosity + Creativity = Our STEM Family Day! 🚀💡 Hands-on activities like coding, LEGO & AR for all ages. Includes the full museum as well- Grab tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1405882826... #STEM #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #HandsOnLearning #Homeeducationuk #innovation #Familydaysout

What an incredible visit to The National Museum of Computing (@tnmoc.bsky.social) yesterday! Seriously, it's one of the most brilliant museums I've ever had the pleasure of exploring It’s not just about seeing how tech progressed; the passionate staff weave incredible stories around the exhibits 🤩

What an extraordinary day yesterday, bringing together 200 people from around the world to share real-world experiences building with AI. 22+ inspiring sessions, hands-on workshops, and countless conversations. #BWAi #TechCommunity #Innovation #GDGBletchley

A short video on @tnmoc.bsky.social - and a personal announcement 😊 youtu.be/Wmk2szI3xuI

Calling all RC2014 builders & 8-bit enthusiasts! Join us - Sept 20th and share your practical implementations, Witness Microsoft BASIC & Z80 machine code demos & custom hardware. Link: ow.ly/pteE50WiQ7G #RC2014Community #RC2014 #Z80 #8bitComputer #DIYComputing

Retro Jumble -Step back to the 80s on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM Grab a piece of computing history (Amstrad, Commodore, Dragon & more!). Your ticket includes £10 off any Jumble purchase & FREE museum entry. Don't miss out! Book now: ow.ly/nqZv50WhhCO #VintageComputers #1980sTech

⏰ 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ #BuildWithAI is hitting TNMOC on July 12th! Don't miss this incredible day of AI talks, hands-on workshops & networking. Keynote by Gus Martins from @GoogleDeepMind! Tickets are flying – grab yours now! www.tnmoc.org/events/2025/... #GDGBletchley #AI #TechEvent #GoogleDeepMind

New! @ArchivesOfIT has released 21 oral histories from former DEC staff. Hear UK tech pioneers' stories, from 1964 Reading HQ to AltaVista & Europe's first internet. Collaboration with @ReadingMuseum & @TNMOC. ➡️ Watch/read: archivesit.org.uk/digital-revo... #DigitalRevolution #DEC #UKTech

A big thank you to our Bletchley/MK community! Enjoy 50% off at The National Museum of Computing (MK3 6EB). Discover computing history & codebreaker stories. Don't miss our hands-on family STEM sessions during school holidays! #CommunityLove #TNMOC #MiltonKeynes #SchoolHolidays #Bletchley

Today marked a fantastic opening performance of ‪‬ "Hush Hush! A Bletchley Story" it's everything we hoped for and more. This amazing group captivated audiences with their unique take on the Bletchley Park story. So much positive feedback! Don't miss your chance to see it @mikrontheatre.bsky.social

Day 2 of the Econet LAN party! It's all about collaboration & Knowledge Transfer. Huge thanks to keynote Lawrence Hardwick & Jarod Nash for speaking on the PiEconetBridge. Thanks to the volunteers and staff who have made this weekend happen! #EconetLANParty #Acorn #BBCmicro

Guess what happens when you challenge a passionate community to build the biggest Econet network they can ? The answer: CLOUD ECONET! Yesterday's results are in: 🌐 103 stations on the Econ Econet ☁️ 35 of those running on the cloud! Incredible work by everyone involved!

Massive thanks to our phenomenal team! 🙌 They've worked tirelessly and are now completely set up for the Econet LAN Party 2025. Get ready for an incredible weekend of connecting, sharing, and creating 2025's biggest Econet network! #EconetLANParty #AcornComputers #RetroComputing #LANParty

Guest speaker alert! Laurence Hardwick joins us at Econet LAN Party 2025. A key engineer behind Acorn’s Econet & Ethernet products and contributor to the BBC Micro, Laurence brings first-hand insight from the heyday of 8-bit networking. Hear his story:

Guest speaker alert! Rob Napier, author of ‘Networking with the BBC Microcomputer’, joins us at Econet LAN Party 2025. Rob led Acorn Computers for Barson in Australia in the 80s and brings a unique perspective on early computing adoption. Don’t miss it! www.tnmoc.org/events/econe...

📢 We're taking part in the Shrapnel Boys #LifeOnTheHomeFrontMuseumTrail from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social & Usborne! Join us for a free, family spotter trail at #TNMOC this May half term, exploring life for children in World War II. ℹ️ buff.ly/deFl1G0

Today, we're highlighting Dina St Johnston, a pioneering woman in #Computing whose company, VPS, once owned our Elliott 803! Learn more about Dina from Simon Lavington, TNMOC's Honorary Fellow from 2024 👉 buff.ly/kkHEChO #RetroComputing #Museum #RetroTech

Want to get closer to #Computing #History? 🤔 Our #Volunteer Open Day on 18th May is your chance! Learn about the diverse roles available and how you can contribute to #TNMOC. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/VTjOMlM #Volunteering #BletchleyPark #RetroTech

🤔 We've unearthed a mystery in our reserve collection! Can you help us identify this keyboard? Any clues about its age, origin, or the machine it belonged to would be hugely appreciated! Share your knowledge below! 👇 #Museum #RetroTech #VintageComputing

Huge thanks to @bucksarchives.bsky.social for lending us these insightful pull-up banners for #VEDay80 🇬🇧 We're learning so much about how Bucks celebrated 80 years ago, like the fact that even on #VEDay, street lights weren't fully on due to fuel and labour shortages #BucksHistory #BletchleyPark

While the Education Team were away last weekend, our Acorn Team made some essential upgrades 🔧 All of our classroom BBC Micros can now play Mark Moxon’s Econet Scoreboard Elite! Just in time for our upcoming Econet LAN Party! Book your ticket ➡️ buff.ly/BwJDTsE

One of #BletchleyPark's finest is being honoured🎉 Bill Tutte, whose #Codebreaking work on the Lorenz cipher was vital in WWII, is featured on a #VEDay80 stamp! His genius helped pave the way for #Colossus, now residing at TNMOC. Bill is pictured with our founder, Tony Sale.

Have you booked your ticket for our #Engineering event on Monday? ⚡ FREE hands-on activities and the chance to engage with female #Engineers, plus theatre performances from Angel Exit 🎭 Book ➡️ buff.ly/1JBAOQT

Passionate about inspiring young minds? 🧑‍🔬 Join us as a Learning Facilitator and deliver our award-winning #STEM programme on the historic Bletchley Park site. Perfect for those starting a career in museums or returning after a career break. Info 👉 buff.ly/Ag2dWIy

Power up your #BankHoliday weekend⚡️ On May 5th we're hosting a #FamilyFun day all about energy in the home! Discover the #History, meet female #Engineers, enjoy live theatre performances, and get hands-on with #STEM activities. Museum entry included! 🎟️ buff.ly/KZfLeQw

The evolution of the handheld 📱 Feast your eyes on this gorgeous collection of mobile phones! Which was your first? Tell us below 👇 #Museum #RetroTech #ComputingHistory #TechNostalgia

Let's talk about binary: did you know this fundamental #Computing language uses just two digits - 0 and 1? From apps to generative AI, #Digital #Technology speaks through these simple on/off signals. Remarkable power from pure simplicity 💪 #ComputerScience #ComputerHistory

Good news for your Bank Holiday plans🎉 #TNMOC will be OPEN on Monday, 5th May! Come and explore the fascinating world of #Computing #History with us. Book tickets now ➡️ buff.ly/mMt9Sto #BankHoliday #DayOut #RetroTech

Fancy doing your part to conserve #Computing #History? 👋 We're on the lookout for enthusiastic #Volunteers to join our Donations Team! If you've got a knack for organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Download your application form here 👉 buff.ly/KzyMFKZ

Join us on the 5th of May for FREE electrical #Engineering activities, live theatre, and hands-on demos. Meet female #Engineers and discover how electricity transformed our homes! All included with #Museum admission 😊 Book now 👉 buff.ly/KZfLeQw #WomenInEngineering

Wishing you all a lovely Easter Sunday! 🐣 We're taking a break today but look forward to welcoming you back to #TNMOC on Monday! #HappyEaster

Ever wondered what the first #Computer 'bug' was? 🐛 Turns out, it was an actual moth trapped between the relay contacts of the Harvard Mark II back in 1947! Pictured is the moth in question, accompanied by some classic #Engineering humour... #Museum #History #RetroTech

Did you know we have Pong?! 🤩 Get your #Retro #Gaming fix in our #PC Gallery and experience the simple brilliance that kickstarted an entire industry🕹️ What's your ultimate Pong boast? Longest win streak? Epic tactics? Tell us 👇 #TNMOC #Museum #RetroGaming #RetroTech

Planning a day trip this #BankHoliday weekend? 🤔 Did you know you can get 50% OFF day admission to #TNMOC with the National Rail 2FOR1 offer? 🚂 Simply show a valid train ticket upon entrance to enjoy massive savings! #Museum #DayTrip #Heritage #FamilyOuting #ExploreLocal

Get those cogs turning ⚙️ Kick off your #BankHoliday weekend with #STEM #FamilyActivities 📅 17, 18, 19, 21 April We've got #VR, micro:bit coding, LEGO, and more! Book now ➡️ buff.ly/MIkwdDb #Museum #STEMActivities #FamilyFun #WeekendActivities

Did you know our rebuilt #Colossus sits on the very footprint of one of the original #WW2 machines? 🤯 Learn how this incredible #Computer cracked German codes and shaped the future of #Tech by booking your visit ➡️ buff.ly/AHHnsFD #WW2History #History #Museum

Our brilliant #Volunteers have outdone themselves with a #VEDay80 postbox topper for #BletchleyPark 🇬🇧 and it's full of secrets! 🍰 Press the cakes to hear a historical soundbite, and try to crack the ITA 2 message around the edge! Visit us and have a go!

Our machines aren't just metal and wires, they're stories brought to life by our amazing #Volunteers Each restored component holds a piece of #ComputingHistory. What's your earliest memory of using a computer? Share it with us! 👇 #Museum #RetroTech # #RetroComputing

Have a look at these brilliant #LEGO builds from our #STEM Bytes sessions this week! Someone managed a rather impressive BBC Micro, and another built a fantastic LEGO Bombe machine. Think you can do better? Come to the #Museum and find out!🙃 #FamilyFun #ThingsToDoWithKids

SNAKE ALERT 🐍 Our #PC Gallery just got a classic #Retro upgrade! We've now got a working RM380Z on display, currently running a Snake game coded by one of our #Volunteers What's next? Perhaps something with a bit more... invading 😉👾 #Museum #RetroTech #RetroGaming