Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland

The Computing and Communications Museum of Ireland provides a fascinating insight into advances in communications from ancient hieroglyphics to today’s Internet. The array of electronic artefacts on display includes such iconic computers as the DEC PDP 11, Apple II, IBM PC, Amiga, Sinclair ZX81 and the Commodore Vic-20. Learn How Science Fiction Influenced Today’s Technology: See Irish-made computers from the early 1970s onwards: Play Vintage Games incl. Pacman, Space Invaders & Sonic the Hedgehog: Step into an Irish classroom from times past: Create your own computer programme. There are special thematic exhibits on ‘Youth & Innovation’, ‘Women in Technology-Hidden Histories’ and ‘Galway – Ireland’s Digital City’. The facility serves as a venue for special technology events such as Retro Gaming nights, computer programming sessions and it is where the Galway Coderdojo group holds workshops.