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Adopt the BBC Classroom
Adopt the BBC Classroom
Adopt our classroom of BBC Micro computers, the revolutionary educational machines that transformed computing education across Britain in the 1980s. Developed as part of the BBC Computer Literacy Project, these distinctive computers introduced an entire generation to programming through BBC BASIC.
Bronze Tier - £20
Adopt an iconic piece of computing history at our Bronze tier and establish a personal connection with the pioneering technology that shaped our digital world. Your £20 adoption includes:
A beautifully designed certificate personalising your adoption
One complimentary museum visit within the year
An exclusive artifact-themed gift to commemorate your support
Available Artifacts:
Bombe Drum with Bombe fridge magnet
Colossus Valve with Colossus fridge magnet
WITCH Dekatron with WITCH fridge magnet
ZX Spectrum with retro gaming pin badge
BBC Micro with keyboard key keyring
Commodore PET with floppy disk coaster
Atari 2600 with retro gaming pin badge
Nintendo SNES with retro gaming pin badge
Paddington's Archimedes with floppy disk coaster
ICL 2966 Cabinet with floppy disk coaster
Silver Tier - £25
Take your commitment to preserving computing history to the next level with our Silver adoption tier. Your £25 contribution helps ensure these technological treasures continue inspiring future innovators. Your Silver adoption includes:
A personalised adoption certificate
One complimentary museum visit during the year
An exclusive artifact-themed gift that celebrates your chosen piece of history
Gold Tier - £50
Make a significant impact on our preservation efforts with a Gold tier adoption. Your generous £50 contribution provides essential support for our conservation work while offering you enhanced benefits. Your Gold adoption includes:
A personalised adoption certificate crafted to showcase your commitment
Complimentary museum admission for you and a guest during the year
Regular museum newsletter keeping you informed about exhibits and events
An exclusive artifact-themed gift connecting you to your chosen piece of history
Platinum Tier - £125
Our premier individual adoption tier offers you the deepest connection to computing heritage while providing crucial support for our conservation mission. Your generous £125 contribution helps ensure these technological marvels remain accessible for future generations. Your Platinum adoption includes:
A personalised adoption certificate
Full year of Museum Supporter status with exclusive welcome pack
Regular museum newsletter keeping you informed about exhibits and events
Multiple artifact-themed gifts celebrating your chosen piece of history
Available Artifacts:
Bombe with Bombe fridge magnet and commemorative Bombe mug
Colossus Valve with Colossus fridge magnet and Colossus mug
WITCH with WITCH fridge magnet and WITCH mug
ZX Spectrum with "Turn On and Off" pin badge and Pacman socks
BBC Micro with keyboard key keyring and new BBC mug
Commodore PET with floppy disk coaster and Pacman socks
Atari 2600 with "Turn On and Off" pin badge and Pacman socks
Nintendo SNES with Doom pin badge and Pacman socks
Paddington's Archimedes with floppy disk coaster and TNMOC teddy bear
ICL 2966 with floppy disk coaster and on/off mug
Your adoption directly supports our mission to preserve and celebrate computing history.