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.
Computer Museum of America (CMoA) will hold its semi-annual Educator’s Weekend on August 17 (10AM-4PM) and 18 (12PM – 4PM).
CMoA would like to say Thank You! for all you do. To show our appreciation, visiting educators who present a valid educator/teacher ID will be admitted at no charge. Admission for accompanying family members or friends will be regular price.
Educator’s Weekend is a great opportunity for area teachers to explore CMoA. You can preview the museum, see our exhibits, activities, and all we have to offer for your next field trip. Information about our tours, activities, and group pricing will also be available at the event or see our website.
New this year! Try our app-based Educational Scavenger Hunts. These activities can be completed by students in teams or alone. They will highlight important artifacts and hit on GSE related to different grade levels.
Can’t wait to find out more? Go to https://www.computermuseumofamerica.org/visit/schools-and-scouts/ for more information or to book your field trip now!
Typewriter Tom returns for “From the Trenches to the Iron Curtain: Typewriters in Wartime”
Discover the unsung heroes of communication—typewriters that played pivotal roles during times of conflict. Typewriter Tom returns with an interactive exhibit that will give museum-goers an opportunity to type on some of the actual typewriters used from WWI through the Cold War.
Typewriters from Remington, Underwood, Corona, Royal, Olympia and many others were all there to tell the story from the trenches of Verdun to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Visitors can explore the typewriter’s evolution and the role it played during wartime.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA with “Typewriters in Wartime,”from 12-4 PM August 17-18. Free for members or with museum admission.
Come try your hand at typing on vintage typewriters!
Steve Emery – ChipScapes – Art Speaks All Languages, Even Binary
Ever wondered how a simple hobby could turn into an epic career? Join Mr. Emery to discover how his obsession with collecting computer chips transformed into creating stunning ChipScapes art! ChipScapes are unique artworks made from computer chips, blending technology and creativity in a way you’ve never seen before.
He’ll break down what computer chips are and show you how he transforms them into amazing artworks. Get ready for some hands-on fun with microscopes and a chance to see some of the coolest pieces from his collection up close. And don’t miss the grand reveal of a brand-new type of ChipScape that’s sure to blow your mind!
Talking Tech is free for members or with museum admission.
Computer Museum of America (CMoA) will hold its semi-annual Educator’s Weekend on August 17 (10AM-4PM) and 18 (12PM – 4PM).
CMoA would like to say Thank You! for all you do. To show our appreciation, visiting educators who present a valid educator/teacher ID will be admitted at no charge. Admission for accompanying family members or friends will be regular price.
Educator’s Weekend is a great opportunity for area teachers to explore CMoA. You can preview the museum, see our exhibits, activities, and all we have to offer for your next field trip. Information about our tours, activities, and group pricing will also be available at the event or see our website.
New this year! Try our app-based Educational Scavenger Hunts. These activities can be completed by students in teams or alone. They will highlight important artifacts and hit on GSE related to different grade levels.
Can’t wait to find out more? Go to https://www.computermuseumofamerica.org/visit/schools-and-scouts/ for more information or to book your field trip now!
Typewriter Tom returns for “From the Trenches to the Iron Curtain: Typewriters in Wartime”
Discover the unsung heroes of communication—typewriters that played pivotal roles during times of conflict. Typewriter Tom returns with an interactive exhibit that will give museum-goers an opportunity to type on some of the actual typewriters used from WWI through the Cold War.
Typewriters from Remington, Underwood, Corona, Royal, Olympia and many others were all there to tell the story from the trenches of Verdun to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Visitors can explore the typewriter’s evolution and the role it played during wartime.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA with “Typewriters in Wartime,”from 12-4 PM August 17-18. Free for members or with museum admission.
Come try your hand at typing on vintage typewriters!