Three Dutch Computer Museums That Will Amaze You

Three Dutch Computer Museums That Will Amaze You

Marcin Wichary recounts visiting three Dutch computer museums: HomeComputerMuseum in Helmond with over 500 interactive machines, Bonami SpelComputer Museum in Zwolle with thousands of computers and arcade games, and a barn housing a DEC collection. He highlights the regional artifacts, including the Aesthedes graphic editor with its massive keyboard, and reflects on how these museums offer a unique perspective on computing history outside the US.

I really love seeing computing museums outside of America, because the regional artifacts are sometimes the most interesting and surprising.

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2026-10-02