Intimate, carefully curated and expert-led, our guided tours illuminate the fascinating history of modern computing.

At The National Museum of Computing, we offer both public and private guided tours, giving you the opportunity to explore the world’s largest collection of working historic computers with our expert guides. Whether you're looking to join a scheduled public tour or arrange an exclusive private tour, we have an experience to suit your needs.

In this two-hour walking tour, the evolution of computing will unfold before your eyes. Accompanied by one of our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Guides, adventure through the Museum and be captivated by the extraordinary artefacts in our unrivalled collection.

Journey from the early electro-mechanical code breaking machines of WWII and the world's first entirely digital semi-programmable computer, discovering how technology evolved from valves and early semiconductors to the modern microprocessors we use today. You will uncover the development of large mainframes, supercomputers and scientific mini-computers, responsible for process control from office-based systems to airspace. The tour will conclude by exploring the rise of personal computing, mobile computing and the advent of the internet and smart devices, bringing you up-to-date by examining how this technology has revolutionised the way we now interact with machines and each other.

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On the Day:

Please arrive at the Museum 15 minutes before your tour is due to start.
The meeting point for Public Guided Tours is in the Museum Shop. Please ask at the Ticket Desk for directions.
Please note, to give you the best experience, our Guided Tours are primarily targeted towards an adult audience. We do not recommend our Guided Tours for anyone below the age of 11.

Private Groups

For those looking for a deeper dive into computing history, our private guided tours offer a bespoke, tailored experience for individuals, groups, corporate teams, or special occasions. Private guided tours can offer:

Customised itinerary - whether you have a particular area of interest or want a broader overview, we can tailor the experience to your group’s needs.
Dedicated expert guide - enjoy exclusive access to one of our Museum Guides, ready to answer all your questions.
Flexible scheduling - arrange a date and time that suits you, ideal for corporate visits, educational groups, or private enthusiasts.

To enquire about private guided tours, please contact us at operations@tnmoc.org.

Educational Groups

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept educational groups on our Public Guided Tours. However, we do offer guided tours for educational groups. If you would like to organise a visit from an educational institution, click here to find out what is on offer via the Museum’s Learning Programme. For further information or to answer any queries, please contact us via education@tnmoc.org.