Hours & Tours

Visitor Hours

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
CLOSED CLOSED 12 PM - 4 PM 12 PM - 4 PM 12 PM - 4 PM 11 AM - 5 PM 12 PM - 4 PM
The Museum will be closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Admission

Admission is FREE for all visitors; donations are welcome and membership is encouraged.

Revolution, a major, new exhibition opening in late 2010, is currently under construction at the Museum. Our primary exhibit, Visible Storage is now closed as we prepare our building and historic artifacts for this new exhibition. The Babbage Engine, Mastering the Game, Innovation in the Valley and the DEC PDP-1 Restoration remain on display for visitors during our regular hours.

Tours

Museum Entrance
Computer History Museum Main Entrance

Visitors are welcomed to explore the Museum's many fascinating exhibits and artifacts by self-guided tour. For more in-depth, docent led tours please refer to the tour schedule below.

  • Personal photography is allowed in our exhibit areas
  • Backpacks are not permitted in the exhibit areas
  • The Museum is wheelchair accessible
  • Reservations are recommended for groups over 10

Tours Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Exhibit Tours (30 Minutes)
    1:00 PM
3:00 PM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Babbage Demonstrations (Now — 12/2010)
    2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM
2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
PDP-1 Demonstrations (1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month)
          1:30 PM
2:30 PM
 

Contacts

VISITOR INFO / RESERVATION PUBLIC TOURS MEDIA TOURS
Monday-Friday
650-810-1010
Tour Reservation Staff
650-810-1038
Public Relations
650-810-1036
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