Ever wonder about the history of the punchcard?
The punchcard exhibit starts with a Jacquard Loom, one of the earliest uses of punched cards, which helped to make woven fabric more affordable. Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards tabulated data for the 1890 census. The IBM family of punch card machines was used for data processing and record-keeping across many industries and academia. Punched cards were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!
Come learn more about this history and punch your own souvenir card on an original IBM 029 to take home during the demo.
Saturday, 2 – 4 PM, free with museum membership or admission.
On September 28th, CMoA will partner with Area 51 – Fringe Miniature Golf to present our first Pixel Putt Golf Tournament. This fundraiser is a family-friendly mini-golf tournament designed to introduce children, and community, to the fun of golf and the spirit of philanthropy. The event aims to raise funds to support the museum’s educational programs, including our expanding field trip and scout badge offerings. CMoA is on track to triple the number of field trips in 2024, providing more students with the opportunity to explore the world of technology and computing. The proceeds from Pixel Putt will directly contribute to these enriching programs, ensuring more young minds can experience the wonder of technology and its history. Join us from 9 AM – 2 PM for a day filled with fun and philanthropy and play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of innovators.
For more information and how to register to play or become a sponsor, go to https://www.computermuseumofamerica.org/pixel-putt/.