Scarcely three years after its initial plans were drawn up, Helmond’s HomeComputerMuseum was the proud winner of the 2019 Brabant Heritage Award, and by some margin. It confirms that computers are now firmly part of our (digital) heritage. The museum’s mission is to preserve and make available the history of the home computer. It does that with a huge dose of nostalgia, taking visitors on an interactive journey through time, going all the way back to the 1970s. The rooms used to showcase the large collection of computers, and where visitors can admire and use them, are fully decorated in 70s, 80s and 90s style for a feast of nostalgic recognition and fun.

The largest of its kind in the world
The HomeComputerMuse…

The largest of its kind in the world
The HomeComputerMuseum is not just the only place in the world where the history of Dutch and Belgian computing can be seen in working order, but it’s the largest fully interactive computer museum in the world! It is currently home to more than 900 unique models of computer. The complete collection, which includes the largest selection of PC games still in their boxes, includes more than 15,000 items. The greatest thing about it all is – almost all of the computers work and visitors can use them themselves. So, if you want to see the words ‘Press play on tape’ again or insert a cartridge into an Atari gaming computer, you can!

Informal knowledge centre
The collection is maintained by a dedicated team of around 40 volunteers. Most of these are people who are in some way disadvantaged on the labour market, giving the museum a social role by helping these people return to the labour market. Most visitors though come for the computers. As one American guest put it, ‘Amazing place! I’ve been there 3 times already, and I still want to go one more time. […] this museum is the best place I’ve been to in this whole continent.’

Opening times

Every monday closed
Every tuesday closed
Every wednesday from 11:00 to 18:00
Every thursday from 11:00 to 18:00
Every friday from 11:00 to 18:00
Every saturday from 11:00 to 18:00
Every sunday from 12:00 to 17:00

Prices

Regular €10.24
Children €5.12 Tickets for children from 5 to 14 years old cost Children from 0 to 4 years old do not pay an entrance fee
Regular €27.00 Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Groups €8.00