Home Educators Day 2021

The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers.Follow the development of computing: from the Turing-Welchman Bombe and Colossus of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to the rise of personal computing and the rise of mobile computing and the internet.Recognised as one of England’s top 100 ‘irreplaceable places’, we welcome corporate and group visits, schools and individuals from all over the world.We are normally open Tuesday to Friday 10:30 -17:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 – 17:00. Please check tickets for actual opening days and times.TNMOC operates independently of Bletchley Park Trust, although we are located on the Bletchley Park Estate.To visit us, go through the main Bletchley Park entrance, through the barrier, walk or drive bearing left beyond the main car parks, to our separate entrance located at the top of the Park.Visit their website here for more information.https://www.tnmoc.org/Sat Nav users: please use the postcode for the railway station MK3 6DS on Sherwood Drive and then follow signs. The postcode for Bletchley Park will actually take you to an old entrance which is closed.

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Organised exclusively for Home Educators; enabling families to experience the museum with tours and talks available to school groups.

The National Museum of Computing

Home Educators DayAt The National Museum of Computing, voted one of England's 'Top 100 Irreplaceable Places', the evolution of Computing will unfold before your eyes. You will journey from the early electro-mechanical code breaking machines of WWII and the world's first entirely digital semi-programmable computer, to the advent of mainframes in the 1950s and the rise of personal computing, mobile computing and the internet towards the end of the 20th century. Home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers, our fantastic team of friendly and knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to demonstrate the plethora of operational machines in our unrivalled collection. We look forward to welcoming you!This is a special day organised to enable home educators to explore the museum and take part in activities that are available to school groups. The content of the museum is best suited to students aged 10 years and older. There are additional activities for accompanying younger students including a family back pack and 'Osmo' learning games.All activities on this day are included in your ticket price. Sign up to tours and workshops on the day by arriving to the session 10 minutes before the start. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please see the schedule for the day below.You are free to explore the museum at your pace. There will be guides on hand to support your learning.Following current Government Guidance on COVID, wearing masks during your visit is optional but encouraged. The museum has hand sanitiser stations throughout and visitors will be able to social distance.

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