Learn to "read" objects from UWaterloo's rich computer history and help design an exhibit!
In July 2017, we're putting some of our treasures on display as part of a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Faculty of Mathematics.
On July 4, Eric Manning, Scott Campbell and Trevor Grove will be talking as part of Hardware Day (videos will be added here). Immediately after the talks, we'll open the exhibit in the Math and Computer building, room 3011. Until July 14 you can come and see:
Normal visiting hours are 10am to noon, but contact us at computer.museum@uwaterloo.ca to arrange a tour.
If you have any donations, feel free to drop them off as well or get in touch.
We'll upload some photos as the exhibit unfolds!
The Faculty of Mathematics held a pancake breakfast in Mathematics 3 on September 30, 2017 to celebrate 50 years of Mathematics, and we set up some small tables with recent acquisitions and old favourites.
Attention all Vintage Computer enthusiasts!
On Thursday August 10th, the UW Computer Museum will be hosting a "Hardware Day" in which we will bring out a number of older computers and see which, if any, we can get running.
We will be working in DC1316 (the Computer Museum office) and DC2314 which we have booked for the day. You are welcome to join us to help or just see what's going on!
Timing: 10am setup, 4pm tear down.
Some of the machines we're planning to work on:
- Original Macintosh Plus/SE
- Apple ][ plus
- original IBM PC/XT
- Panasonic Executive Partner
- DEC PDP 11/04
- TRS-80 Model II
- an old Pong game
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.
The Computer Museum will be open on Saturday June 1, 2024 to welcome visiting alumni.
From the clickety-clack of old typewriters to the beeps and bloops of retro computers, the University of Waterloo Computer Museum preserves and exhibits artifacts related to the history of computing.
Join us on August 11, 12-4pm at the City of Waterloo Museum at Conestoga Mall. As part of their 2026 exhibit Iron Willed: Women in STEM, we're setting up a few artifact tables rain (indoors) or shine (outdoors).
We’ll bring some of those original typewriters, computers and video games for visitors to try, plus some activity sheets and colouring pages for all ages. And our staff will be there to chat about your first computer or your favourite retro video game or hardware.
We are happy to announce a partnership with the World of Retro Computing! Join us for the World of Retro Computing 2026 Expo taking place on the weekend of Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th, 10:00AM–6:00PM at the IDEAs Clinic in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building (PSE; formerly known as Engineering 7).
Our museum curators will be showcasing artifacts from our collection, many of which are functional and may be used by visitors. There will be hands-on vintage computers, gaming displays, special guest speakers, vendors, workshops, repair stations, a LAN party area, challenges, and more! No matter your age, there's something for you to experience here, whether you grew up on these machines or you've never seen one in your life.
All visitors are welcome! Attendance is free, and there are no sign-ups. Just drop by on Saturday or Sunday.
We are happy to announce a partnership with the World of Retro Computing! Join us for the World of Retro Computing 2026 Expo taking place on the weekend of Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th, 10:00AM–6:00PM at the IDEAs Clinic in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building (PSE; formerly known as Engineering 7).
Our museum curators will be showcasing artifacts from our collection, many of which are functional and may be used by visitors. There will be hands-on vintage computers, gaming displays, special guest speakers, vendors, workshops, repair stations, a LAN party area, challenges, and more! No matter your age, there's something for you to experience here, whether you grew up on these machines or you've never seen one in your life.
All visitors are welcome! Attendance is free, and there are no sign-ups. Just drop by on Saturday or Sunday.