The group tours (free) are just a little too big and difficult to manage. Because of the group size and narrow walkways, the poor guide has to constantly talk in two directions in order to be heard. The exhibition and artifacts are mostly Anglo- and American- focused. Give it time and I'm sure there will be additions from other civilizations... More

I liked the tour of the old computers. They have a Cary computer on exhibit. Good place for both adults and children.

Starting from the first computer back in the 5 or 600's to present day, this museum shows how everything progressed. It would be easy to spend many hours there. The 10 and 8 yr olds with us were also interested. The staff was most helpful in my obtaining a wheelchair part way through the experience. There is the requisite gift... More

A walk through the history of computers and IT, and if you've been in the IT industry as long as I have it is also a very personal experience. I highly recommend it if you are in the bay area.

There are 16 or so sections from abacuses to mobile computing, but the highlight of the museum is certainly the Babbage difference machine. They do a live demo every day and the presenter is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. Very happy I stumbled upon this place.

During January this year we brought a school group from Australia to San Francisco for a major school excursion. Being an IT group we of course wanted to visit the Computer History Museum. Our docent-led tour was extremely interesting, taking our group on a journey through the history of technology. A big thanks to Jim in the office for organising... More

This museum has "grown up" from a warehouse with shelves of old computers to a full-fledged museum with interactive displays, a cafe, and gift shop. If you are not that geeky, try to go on one of the docent-led tours. If you are geeky, be sure to time your visit to be able to see the Babbage replica or the... More

The exhibits here cover computer history nicely, from its origins in weaving looms that could have various weave patterns stored on wooden slats all the way up to the start of the Internet. If you're over 15, there's bound to be a few familiar items among the history for you. (Mario and Pikachu are considered historical now? I feel old...)

The museum was easy to find and had lots of available parking, though it was on a Sunday. Went for the super geek package as it included a t-shirt, soft cover book and a pin. Went on a docent lead tour. It was interesting as he had been involved with computers at IBM and was able to tell some stories... More