LEO I, the world's first commercial business computer, ran its first operational job in November 1951, and this momentous occasion will be celebrated, in conjunction with the LEO Society - at The National Museum of Computing on Sunday 29th November 2026.
A limited number of tickets are now on sale. Be sure to reserve your place soon.
Read MoreIn recognition of her extraordinary service, advocacy, and dedication to computing history, Jacqui Garrad has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC). The prestigious honour was formally presented on 29th September 2026, celebrating her profound impact on the museum’s growth, financial resilience, and visitor experience.
Read MoreA historic moment for global technological heritage has officially been written into the archives at The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC). On Tuesday 29th September 2026, museum representatives, tech historians, and volunteers gathered to celebrate the formal designation of the treasured Colossus Computer as an IEEE Milestone.
Read MoreA celebration of technological preservation took place on Tuesday 29th September at The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC), as the museum proudly hosted the official ceremony for the 2026 Tony Sale Award.
This year’s top honour for vintage computer hardware restoration was awarded to David Lovett of Usagi Electric.
Read MoreWe're absolutely thrilled to announce that The National Museum of Computing is one of the winners of the 2026 Sandford Award.
Since 1978, the Sandford Award has been one of the most respected benchmarks of quality in the heritage learning sector. Independently assessed and expert-led, this award validates the high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences we strive to deliver to schools, students, and visitors every single day.
BLETCHLEY, UK – 17th June 2026 – The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC), located on the Bletchley Park estate, is proud to announce that IEEE, a public charity and the world’s largest technical professional organization advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, has officially approved the designation of the Colossus Computers (1944-1945) as an IEEE Milestone.
The IEEE Milestone Program recognises Colossus as one of the most significant technical achievements in computer history. The Milestone plaque will be officially unveiled during a landmark dedication ceremony at the Museum on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, held in conjunction with the 2026 Tony Sale Award for Computer Conservation.
Read MoreThe National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), in partnership with the London Mathematical Society (LMS), has announced a landmark three-day international conference: Computable 90.
Taking place from 16–18 September 2026 within the Fellowship Auditorium at the historic Bletchley Park, this summit marks 90 years since Alan Turing’s 1936 paper “On Computable Numbers” changed the course of human history. The event will bring together the world’s most influential mathematicians, philosophers, and computer scientists to discuss how Turing’s original logic continues to define the technological landscape of the 21st century.
Read MoreThe National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), has today announced that Simon Lavington, M.Sc., Ph.D., FIEE, FBCS, C.Eng - an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Computing and Electronic Systems at the University of Essex - is to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Museum. The Honorary Fellowship recognises outstanding contributions towards the history and ongoing development of computing.
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