Learn to "read" objects from UWaterloo's rich computer history and help design an exhibit!
Our second Hardware Day of 2023 will be Saturday, October 28, 10am to 4pm in DC2585.
We'll be testing old hardware to get some of it running. Come join the fun! You can help or bring your own retro computer to show off, or just see what's up.
The Computer Museum will be hosting a hands-on event with a variety of old computers and artifacts.
We will have a guest speaker, Devon Merner, who will talk about how the iMac G5 was used in the development of the Xbox. Includes live demo. Devon's talk starts at 2pm.
Mark your calendars!
More details to come.
Come to the Computer Museum Open House on Tuesday March 18, 11am to 4pm in the Davis Centre Fishbowl (room 1301).
Our theme this time is "Computers at the Movies". We'll feature computers from movies and TV--some well-known and some fairly obscure. We'll also be running a few of our older computers for you to try, including a few video games inspired by movies or TV.
And did you know scenes from a Hollywood movie were once filmed here on campus, in the famous computing centre known as the "Red Room"? Come learn more and check out the clips!
Finally, we will also have some recent acquisitions on display.
Attendance is free! No sign-ups, just drop by.
The 2025 Alumni Reunion day is June 7, 2025, celebrating 25 and 50 year graduating classes of 1975 and 2000. The Faculty of Mathematics invited us to set up a pop-up exhibit, which featured items from those same timeframes.
On Tuesday, July 28th, 11:00AM–4:00PM, we will be holding our Spring 2026 Computer Museum Open House in the Davis Centre Fishbowl (room number DC1301).
This term's theme is Re-Creations: Clones and Copies. From sequels to remakes, there's much to be had about adaptations. Retro computers, interactive exhibits, and artifacts aplenty!
Michael Gardi (B.Math 1982) will be showcasing his latest reproduction of the Sol-20 at 12:30PM during the Open House. Michael is an avid maker who has recreated dozens of computers, gadgets, and trinkets.
All are welcome! Attendance is free, and there are no sign-ups. Just drop by.