Calendar of Events at CMoA

Jun
10
Sat
SciTech Saturday – Thermodynamics
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
SciTech Saturday - Thermodynamics

Do you know a curious kid? You know, the one that always asks the why? what? and how? behind everyday things. SciTech Saturdays are here to satisfy some of their curiosity.

This month’s SciTech topic will explain how heat transfers through solids, liquids, and gases.  Why do our computers get so hot?  How can we cool them down?

Workshops begin at 11AM  and 2PM and have limited seating.

Free for members or with museum admission.

Jun
23
Fri
Museum After-Hours: Punching Up The Punch Card Exhibit
Jun 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us Friday, June 23rd from 5:30 – 9:00 PM as we unveil a refresh to CMoA’s punch card exhibit. The expanded exhibit tells the story of how punched cards became so prevalent and depended upon in modern computing. From Jacquard’s Loom to Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards to tabulate data for the 1890 census, to the late 20th-century use of the IBM family of punch card machines, the punch card was revolutionary at the time. They were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!

Join us for the exhibit refresh unveiling, punch a souvenir card on an IBM 029, and explore the other exhibits while enjoying live music, complimentary light bites, and a cash bar.

Tickets are $25.00 if purchased in advance.

Limited tickets at the door are $30.00.

Purchase tickets for this fun evening.

CMoA members may attend this event at no cost.
Individual members may reserve one ticket
Dual, Individual plus one, or Family members may reserve two tickets
S
upporting members may reserve four tickets

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@computermuseumofamerica.org.

Jul
24
Mon
2023 Summer Camp: Robot Battles!
Jul 24 @ 9:00 am – Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm

Camp Name: Robot Battles!
Camp Week: July 24 – 28, 2023
Suggested Ages: 10- 14
Duration: Half Day Camp (M-F) 9 AM – 12 PM
Cost $300 (plus $50 one-time, new camper registration fee)

Bursting with robot combat excitement, this Robotics camp targets the absolute beginners. No prior robotics or programming knowledge is required. Your camper’s robot, which they build and program themselves, will engage in various battle challenges and exciting matches. Students create bigger, stronger, and faster robots designed to fight in the combat arena. Through these hands on activities, campers learn the principles of building and programming to be successful in their missions.

***All software, materials, and laptops provided for use during camp at no additional charge***

TO REGISTER for this camp, please head to:  https://www.stremhq.com/summercampscmoa2023

CMoA is proud to be working with partner STREM HQ for our 2023 summer camps.

 

2023 Summer Camp: Minecraft Redstone Circuitry
Jul 24 @ 1:00 pm – Jul 28 @ 4:00 pm

Camp Name: Minecraft Redstone Circuitry – Automate Your World!
Camp Week: July 24 – 28, 2023
Suggested Ages: 10- 14
Duration: Half Day Camp (M-F) 1 – 4 PM
Cost $300 (plus $50 one-time, new camper registration fee)

Perfect camp for Minecraft Lovers. Learn to craft and brew redstone and create redstone nuclear reactors. Incorporate power and transmitter connections in just about anything. Transmit power to create mechanism components. The possibilities are limitless! Minecraft encourages creativity and problem solving in kids.

***All software, materials, and laptops provided for use during camp at no additional charge***

TO REGISTER for this camp, please head to:  https://www.stremhq.com/summercampscmoa2023

CMoA is proud to be working with partner STREM HQ for our 2023 summer camps.