Hours & Admission
Visitor Hours
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSED | CLOSED * | 10AM - 5PM | 10AM - 5PM | 10AM - 5PM | 10AM - 5PM | 10AM - 5PM |
* Open Tuesdays from June 19 through August 31, 2018.
Holiday & Special Hours
| DATE | HOLIDAY | VISITOR HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 | Closing early - 4pm | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Monday, Dec 24, 2018 | Christmas Eve | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, Dec 25, 2018 | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| Monday, Dec 31, 2018 | New Year’s Eve | CLOSED |
| Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019 | New Year's Day | CLOSED |
| Monday, Jan 21, 2019 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - OPEN | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019 | Private Event | CLOSED FOR A SPECIAL EVENT |
| Monday, Feb 18, 2019 | President's Day - OPEN | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | Memorial Day - OPEN | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday, Jul 4, 2019 | Independence Day | CLOSED |
| Monday, Sep 2, 2019 | Labor Day - OPEN | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Docent-Led Tours
| TOUR | DAYS | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing |
Wednesday through Sunday |
12:00PM, 2:00PM |
| Women in Computing | 1st and 3rd Friday of Every Month |
2:00PM |
| Family Tour | Saturday | 11:30AM, 1:30PM |
Demonstrations
| EXHIBITS | DAYS | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| IBM 1401 | Wednesday and Saturday | Wed 3:00PM, Sat 11:00AM |
| PDP-1 and SpaceWar! | 1st and 3rd Saturday of Every Month |
2:30PM, 3:15PM |
| RAMAC | Wednesday | 2:00PM |
Admission
| GENERAL PUBLIC | SPECIAL ADMISSION* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $17.50 | $13.50 | |
|
Super Geek Package T-shirt and punched card set |
$30.00 | $26.00 | |
|
Total Geek Experience T-shirt, punched card set, cap, and tote bag |
$46.00 |
$42.00 |
|
| 2-Day Ticket Package | $27.50 |
$23.50 |
|
| Members | FREE |
FREE | |
|
Youth 8 - 10 years old |
$6.00 | – | |
|
Children 7 years old and younger |
FREE | – | |
| BECOME A MEMBER | *Special Admission applies to Students (11+ years old), Seniors (65+ years old), and Active US Military (with valid ID) | ||
Group Reservations for Adults and Special Interest Groups
Reserve group admission for 10 or more visitors and explore the Museum with an experienced docent or at your own pace. Perfect for any adult group, including tour companies, seniors, and corporate groups. Plan a school or youth group visit.
Self-guided visits |
Wednesdays through Sundays, encouraged between 10AM-12PM and 1-3PM. We recommend allowing at least two hours for a visit. Self-guided visits must be requested at least two weeks in advance. For groups of 10 to 60 people. |
Docent-led tours |
Wednesday and Thursdays, 11:30AM. Docent-led tours must be requested at least eight weeks in advance. For groups of 10 to 30 people. |
Beam Virtual Tours
The Beam Virtual Tour Program allows groups to visit the Museum from anywhere in the world. Using a telepresence robot known as "Beam," visitors can log in and drive the device through exhibition spaces, allowing for an interactive and immersive experience. One-hour Beam tours are led by Museum docents or staff and are available only by advance reservation. Reservations must be requested at least four weeks in advance of a tour.
Beam Requirements:
- Windows 7 or higher, or Mac OSX 10.7 or higher
- A reliable Internet connection capable of 2 Mbps upload and download
- A webcam, microphone, and speaker or headphones
- Wired mouse and keyboard
- * Software is not compatible with iPads or other tablets
Beam tours are available at 10AM PST on Mondays. To schedule a Beam tour or to learn more about the program, email Karen Wilson.
For More Information
| TELEPHONE | |
|---|---|
| 650-810-1010 | Hours & Admission Information |
| Group Reservation Desk |