Computer History Museum

Step back in time with the sounds of the IBM 1401. This is what computing sounded like before screens, apps, and notifications. Every click, whirr, and punch card is part of a system that helped shape the digital world we live in today.
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Tune in now to watch the 2026 Fellow Awards honoring Jeff Hawkins, Donna Dubinsky, Ed Colligan, John Chowning, and Brewster Kahle, and Silicon Valley Laureate Mark Stevens.

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It’s often said that the computers we carry in our pockets today were once the size of entire rooms. They’re talking about this beast.

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This weekend we’re hosting our 2026 Fellow Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Jeff Hawkins, Donna Dubinsky, Ed Colligan, John Chowning, Brewster Kahle, and Mark Stevens.

Tune in via YouTube to watch the ceremony live at 7:30 p.m. (PDT): bit.ly/4e2dE2p

A visit to CHM is shaped not just by what’s on display, but by those who help interpret it. We’re proud to celebrate the volunteers who make each experience more engaging, insightful, and memorable.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer: bit.ly/4vNxlRV