Making the Museum Tick: Our Hard-Working Volunteers

The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working historic computers, but one thing brings this unique collection to life: our people. Their lives are as varied and compelling as our systems.

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Entrance Sign at The National Museum of Computing (2020) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

A 'Living Museum'

The museum’s world-class team of volunteers includes former physicists, rocket scientists and award-winning inventors. Their knowledge, experience and commitment builds a 'living museum', drawing thousands of visitors and garnering consistently excellent reviews each year.

Making the Museum Tick: Meet Ted Coles (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Ted Coles: Making the Museum Tick (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Making the Museum Tick: Meet Sheridan Williams (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Sheridan Williams: Making the Museum (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Making the Museum Tick: Meet Peter Hoath (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Peter Hoath: Making the Museum Tick (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Making the Museum Tick: Meet Paul Kellar (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Paul Kellar: Making the Museum Tick (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Making the Museum Tick: Meet John Gallehawk (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

John Gallehawk: Making the Museum Tick (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Making the Museum Tick: Phil Hayes (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

Phil Hayes: Making the Museum Tick (2021) by The National Museum of ComputingThe National Museum of Computing

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