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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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CHM is saddened to share the news that Museum cofounder and Fellow Gordon Bell
passed away on May 17, 2024. Bell was a prominent American electrical engineer
and computer scientist who made a tremendous impact on the world of
computing—from handheld devices to supercomputers. Bell is in the pantheon of
brilliant computer designers that includes Seymour Cray and Gene Amdahl.

Beyond his groundbreaking engineering contributions, Bell has been a major force
in preserving and presenting the history of computing to millions of visitors
and explaining its impact on the world around us. With his then-wife, Gwen, and
DEC cofounder Ken Olsen, he started The Computer Museum in Boston, which later
became the Computer History Museum. Bell was a generous longtime donor and
active member of the Board of Trustees. He will be missed by all. Read more.


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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

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INDIA'S DIGITAL REVOLUTION

Thu, May, 30, 7:00PM

THE CHINESE COMPUTER

Tue, Jun, 18, 7:00PM

MAKING NEWS

Thu, Jun, 27, 7:00PM
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FILE SYSTEM RELEASE

XEROX PARC ARCHIVES

Explore backup project files, including source codes!

SOURCE CODE RELEASE

LISA COMPUTER

Download the Apple Lisa source code now!

PUBLICATION

TECH AND THE FUTURE OF NEWS

Learn about critical issues in the news industry.


FROM OUR BLOGS

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CHM BLOG

DATA BREACH

Experts discuss who has access to our personal information when we go online and
what we can do about it.

CHM BLOG

GAME ON

Find out about the little-known history of the consoles and gaming PCs that ran
the classic video games we know and love.

CHM BLOG

IN MEMORIAM: GORDON BELL (1934–2024)

CHM remembers the incomparable Gordon Bell, a computer pioneer, brilliant
engineer, cofounder of the Museum, and CHM Fellow.

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TechQuest
Minecraft: Education Edition


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#MYCHMEXHIBIT CHALLENGE

Put on your museum thinking caps and get ready to create your very own
exhibit—at home! Participants will learn about the museum exhibit development
process and have a chance to role play as a curator, registrar, experience
designer, and filmmaker.

REVOLUTION VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT: FOR GRADES 6–12

Discover the treasures of Revolution: The First 2,000 Years of Computing. Our
virtual scavenger hunt is specially designed for students in grades 6–12 and
explores the exhibit's key artifacts and stories.

EDUCATOR RESOURCE GUIDE FOR CHM'S MINECRAFT WORLD

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.

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Thinking Big: Ada Lovelace
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CHM ON YOUTUBE

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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.

ONE WORD LESSONS

What word of advice would you give to someone who is thinking about starting a
company? Is there a story that reminds you of challenges faced, obstacles
overcome, or important lessons learned? Hear what Silicon Valley founders and
innovators had to say.

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