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CHM Decodes Technology for Everyone

Retro Games: From Atari to Xbox

May 25–August 4, 2024

This summer, CHM invites you to celebrate the golden era of gaming and immerse yourself in a showcase of retro video games. Check out vintage consoles, play some games, and explore the Computer Games gallery in the Revolution exhibit and the World of Warcraft in Make Software! Don’t miss out—the showcase closes August 4, 2024.

CHM has something for everyone, from docent-led tours to demonstrations to self-guided visits. Come on in and explore!

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Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing

Revolution features 19 galleries, 1,100 objects, and inspiring stories from the pioneers and innovators who started the revolution that changed our world. Experience this exhibit online or in person.

Make Software: Change the World!

Make Software explores the history, impact, and technology behind seven game-changing applications: MP3, Photoshop, MRI, Car Crash Simulation, Wikipedia, Texting, and World of Warcraft. Experience this exhibit online or in person.

Little Emoji, Big Story

Little Emoji, Big Story is a wall display that explores the origins of emojis, how new emojis are selected, and the stories of changemakers who have created diverse new emojis.
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Predicting the President

TechFest

Vintage Computer Festival
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Narinder Kapany: Hidden Figure of Fiber Optics

"Fiber optics" was coined by Narinder Kapany, a pioneer in the field who helped lay the foundations for a global telecommunications revolution and the modern internet era.
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Creating the Chinese Computer

Did you ever wonder how the Chinese language, with its complex characters, works on a computer keyboard? The evolution of the Chinese computer is a fascinating story.
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In Memoriam: Lynn Conway (1938–2024)

CHM remembers CHM Fellow Lynn Conway, trailblazing computer scientist, electrical engineer, inventor, and transgender rights advocate.
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Activities & Resources

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Game for Grades 3–8

Roblox

In CHM's TechQuest on Roblox, explore how tech is used in the real world today in two unique worlds—conservation and automation. Use drones, VR goggles, and more.

Minecraft: Education Edition

The Great Tech Story, the Museum’s world in Minecraft: Education Edition, inspires and empowers students from ages 8–16 to become engaged technology citizens.
Activity for Grades 6–12

Revolution Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Discover the treasures of Revolution: The First 2,000 Years of Computing. Our virtual scavenger hunt is specially designed to showcase the exhibit's key artifacts and stories.

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CHM Live

CHM Live convenes today’s thought leaders and experts for conversations and debate about the complexities and opportunities presented by technology. View the entire series on CHM's YouTube channel.

Make Software: Change the World!

Explore these mini-documentaries from our exhibit, Make Software: Change the World! Learn about the history, impact, and technology behind MP3, Photoshop, MRI, Car Crash Simulation, Wikipedia, Texting, and World of Warcraft.

CHM YouTube Shorts

Explore cultural moments in tech history, discover the strange and interesting stories behind unique artifacts, meet the pioneers who created our digital world, and go behind-the-scenes in CHM's collections.
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