System Source Computer Museum

System Source Computer Museum
Exterior of System Source, which houses the computer museum.
Established1981; 45 years ago (1981)
LocationHunt Valley, Maryland, U.S.
Coordinates39°29′10″N 76°39′47″W / 39.48610°N 76.66306°W / 39.48610; -76.66306
Websitemuseum.syssrc.com

The System Source Computer Museum, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, exhibits notable computing devices from ancient times until the present. Over 5,000 objects are on display and many of the computational devices are operational. STEM activities are offered to organized tour groups. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, children, veterans, and first responders. The museum is open weekdays from 9:00am until 6:00pm by appointment. Museum docents are available to lead tours. Until January 30, 2026, the National Electronics Museum was in the same building.

History

The museum's origins date to 1981 when a Baltimore ComputerLand franchise had computers in inventory that instantly became historic artifacts with the introduction of the IBM Personal Computer.[failed verification]

The museum was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2018 as the Maryland Technology Museum with the trade name the System Source Computer Museum. In 2021, the museum became the new home of the DigiBarn Computer Museum.

Exhibits

Photos

Video

STEM programs

References

  1. ↑ "Trip Advisor reviews of the System Source Computer Museum". Trip Advisor. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. ↑ Sentementes, Gus (August 2, 2010). "Maryland's computer history museum -- courtesy of Bob Roswell". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ "System Source Computer Museum". Atlas Obscura. August 2, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. ↑ Zaleski, Andrew (April 15, 2013). "System Source computer museum has first-generation Apple computers and more". Technically. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Maryland Technology Museum Inc". Charity Navigator. June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ Roswell, Bob (Curator) (May 18, 2022). Part 1. Marty's Getting tech! We're Back At The Computer Museum. Where's Marty?.
  7. ↑ "Maryland Technology Museum - Museum Blog".
  8. ↑ Roswell, Bob (Curator) (May 18, 2022). Part 2. Marty's Getting tech! We're Back At The Computer Museum. Where's Marty?.
  9. ↑ "The 360's have a new home!". IBM 360 Model 20 Rescue & Restoration Blog. September 11, 2024.