Chalford, Gloucestershire
Arcade Archive is a dedicated museum in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (near Stroud) preserving and exhibiting playable classic arcade machines from the golden age of arcade gaming. Visits are run as booked sessions and the project also publishes related video content online.
Derby, Derbyshire
Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.
Cambridge
Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) — hands-on museum dedicated to the history of computing, with working 1970s–1990s computers and consoles, an 80s classroom, large exhibits such as the MegaProcessor, and playable arcade and console machines for visitors.
Leigh
North West Computer Museum (Leigh Spinners Mill) is a public museum of historic computers and related technology. Open Wed–Sun with paid admission and annual membership options, the museum runs a workshop, accepts donations, offers volunteering and can host group/educational visits.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is a hands-on museum of historic computing and games, covering machines from early mainframes through 1970s–1990s home computers and arcade hardware. Exhibits include Sinclair machines, ZX Spectrum prototypes, Commodore 64s, BBC Micros, Oric, VIC-20, classic arcade cabinets and more, along with educational workshops and regular events. Open daily (standard adult entry noted as £9 in the article).
Derby, Derbyshire
Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.
Derby
Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.
Bristol, Bristol
Interactive museum and arcade exhibition celebrating the history of video games. Previously hosted at the Galleries Shopping Centre, Bristol, the attraction offered hands-on play and ticketed immersive exhibits showcasing video game history. Currently temporarily closed while the organisers seek a new venue.
Mountain View, Santa Clara
The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, preserves and interprets the story of computing through large-scale exhibits, artifact collections and public programmes. Highlights include the multi‑gallery Revolution exhibit and rotating displays of historic systems (Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh), plus tours, education programmes, research archives, events and an online shop.
Swindon, Wiltshire
Volunteer-run museum in central Swindon dedicated to the history of computing. The Museum of Computing offers hands-on displays of 1970s–1990s computers, games and calculators, runs events and school visits, and participates in retro computing festivals.
Retro Computer Museum (RCMM) is a volunteer-run museum focused on retro computers. The organisation runs weekend openings and events, offers volunteer opportunities and maintains exhibit guides and collections of vintage computing equipment.
Middlesbrough, Teesside
Volunteer-run community museum and playable arcade in Middlesbrough preserving and restoring vintage computers, consoles and arcade machines (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Dreamcast and more). Open at weekends with hands-on exhibits, workshops and school outreach; accepts tech donations, runs volunteer-led restoration and offers private hire for events.
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