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The museum is a [[Charitable organization|registered charity]]<ref name="charity">{{EW charity|1146912}}</ref>, and staffed entirely by volunteers. The museum is run by a board of trustees chaired by Andy Spencer<ref name="charity"/>, the founder of the museum. On display are a number of computers and consoles from throughout history, from the early home consoles such as the [[Atari 2600]], more advanced machines like the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[NES]], through to more recent consoles like the [[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]].<ref name="inside_out/> A number of rarer items are also on display.<ref> | The museum is a [[Charitable organization|registered charity]]<ref name="charity">{{EW charity|1146912}}</ref>, and staffed entirely by volunteers. The museum is run by a board of trustees chaired by Andy Spencer<ref name="charity"/>, the founder of the museum. On display are a number of computers and consoles from throughout history, from the early home consoles such as the [[Atari 2600]], more advanced machines like the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[NES]], through to more recent consoles like the [[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]].<ref name="inside_out/> A number of rarer items are also on display.<ref> | ||
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The museum is open to the public almost all Sundays from 11am to 5:30pm, and many Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, as well as offering private events at the main building in Leicester or other premises.<ref name="website"/><ref> | The museum is open to the public almost all Sundays from 11am to 5:30pm, and many Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, as well as offering private events at the main building in Leicester or other premises.<ref name="website"/><ref> | ||
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| date = | | title = 11 things to do with kids on a rainy day in Leicestershire | ||
| website = | | url = https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/rainy-day-kids-leicestershire-leicester-149060 | ||
}}</ref> The museum also attends other [[Retrogaming|retro gaming]] and [[Retrocomputing|computing]] events, often providing systems for use by other attendees. | | date = 2019-02-18 | ||
| website = Leicstershire Live (What's On) | |||
| quote = It's open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays between 11am and 5.30pm. | |||
}}</ref> The museum also attends other [[Retrogaming|retro gaming]] and [[Retrocomputing|computing]] events, often providing systems for use by other attendees.<ref> | |||
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| last1 = Vallance | |||
| first1 = Chris | |||
| title = Vintage computers inspire next generation of scientists | |||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10364135 | |||
| date = 2010-06-21 | |||
| website = BBC News | |||
| quote = Andrew Spencer of the Retro Computer Museum was demonstrating a Commodore VIC-20 | |||
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| title = PICTURES: More than 1,000 come to Bolton Comic Con for fun-filled day | |||
| url = https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15902307.pictures-more-than-1000-come-to-bolton-comic-con-for-fun-filled-day/ | |||
| date = 2018-01-27 | |||
| website = The Bolton News | |||
| quote = Upstairs away from the bustle of the convention floor Andy Spencer's Retro Computer Museum had set up around 20 games consoles dating from 1978's Atari 2600 to 2001's Xbox. | |||
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| title = UK Retro Gaming Event Gathers Steam Ahead Of May Launch | |||
| url = https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/04/uk_retro_gaming_event_gathers_steam_ahead_of_may_launch | |||
| date = 2013-04-30 | |||
| website = NintendoLifo | |||
| quote = The Retro Computer Museum who will be bringing 100 or more retro systems to play on, 16-player Halo 2 and Turnarcades with their bespoke MAME cabinets. | |||
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}}</ref> Several more events were held over the following years, both at the original location in Swannington and other venues.<ref> | }}</ref> Several more events were held over the following years, both at the original location in Swannington and other venues.<ref> | ||
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| last1 = | | last1 = Newton | ||
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| title = | | title = UK Retro Computer Museum Hosts Gaming Weekend in November | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/09/uk_retro_computer_museum_hosts_gaming_weekend_in_november | ||
| date = 2011- | | date = 2011-09-29 | ||
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In 2011, the museum moved into its first permanent building in [[Heather, Leicestershire]].<ref> | |||
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| url = http://www. | | title = Retro Computer Museum Now Has a Permanent Home | ||
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}}</ref><ref> | | date = 2011-07-04 | ||
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}}</ref> Several open days and events were held here. In 2013, the museum moved to larger premises at Troon Way Business Centre in Thurmaston, where it remains (in a different building).<ref> | |||
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| title = | | title = UK Retro Computer Museum Is Moving To Larger Premises | ||
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| date = | | date = 2013-01-24 | ||
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}}</ref> In | }}</ref> In 2016, the museum moved to a larger building in Troon Way, where it currently remains.<ref> | ||
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}}</ref> The museum was moved over less than two weeks in January 2016<ref> | }}</ref> The museum was moved over less than two weeks in January 2016<ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:34, 25 November 2019
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| Established | July 2008 |
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| Location | Thurmaston, Leicestershire |
| Coordinates | 52°39′51″N 1°05′23″W / 52.664187°N 1.089782°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Type | Computer museum |
| Collection size | ~300 (unique) systems, >40000 software titles |
| Founder | Andy Spencer |
| Chairperson | Andy Spencer |
| Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
| Website | retrocomputermuseum |
The Retro Computer Museum (RCM) is a museum in Leicester, England dedicated to the benefit of the public for the preservation, display, and public experience of computer and console systems from the 1960s onwards.[1][2]
Overview
The museum is a registered charity[3], and staffed entirely by volunteers. The museum is run by a board of trustees chaired by Andy Spencer[3], the founder of the museum. On display are a number of computers and consoles from throughout history, from the early home consoles such as the Atari 2600, more advanced machines like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and NES, through to more recent consoles like the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.[2] A number of rarer items are also on display.[4][5]
The collection is built largely on donations by the public, and the museum holds around 300 unique systems. Over 40 systems are on display to the public and may be freely used for gaming or, for users with existing knowledge, programming, as well as a public software library holding around 40000 titles. The museum also holds a large collection of magazines and manuals, which are also available to the public.[1]
The museum is open to the public almost all Sundays from 11am to 5:30pm, and many Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, as well as offering private events at the main building in Leicester or other premises.[1][6] The museum also attends other retro gaming and computing events, often providing systems for use by other attendees.[7][8][9]
History
The museum began as Andy Spencer's personal collection, which eventually outgrew his garage and became the Retro Computer Museum.[2] The museum first opened to the public in 2008, with an open day held in Swannington, Leicestershire on 16th November 2008.[10] Several more events were held over the following years, both at the original location in Swannington and other venues.[11][12]
In 2011, the museum moved into its first permanent building in Heather, Leicestershire.[13] Several open days and events were held here. In 2013, the museum moved to larger premises at Troon Way Business Centre in Thurmaston, where it remains (in a different building).[14] In 2016, the museum moved to a larger building in Troon Way, where it currently remains.[15] The museum was moved over less than two weeks in January 2016[16], and reopened shortly after.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://retrocomputermuseum.co.uk
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
Burch, Geoff; Burak, Lukwesa (2019-03-11). "Inside Out East Midlands 2019-03-11 (Retro Computing Feature)". Inside Out (East Midlands). Event occurs at 1:34. BBC. BBC One.
Andy Spencer began collecting computers and video games back in his twenties, when he got married his collection outgrew his garage and with the help of friends and family he built the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Charity Commission. Retro Computer Museum, registered charity no. 1146912. Search this book on
- ↑
Packwood, Lewis (2016-05-23). "The Man Who is Keeping 1990s Virtual Reality Machines Alive". Kotaku UK.
One of the machines Simon has restored is owned by the Retro Computer Museum, where it is on display along with various retro consoles, computers and arcade machines. Only around 350 of these machines were ever made, and Simon thinks that these two are the only working examples left in the entire world.
- ↑ McFerran, Damien (2009-05-31). "UK Retro Computer Museum Open Day". NintendoLife.
- ↑
Martin, Alison; Jones, Becky (2019-02-18). "11 things to do with kids on a rainy day in Leicestershire". Leicstershire Live (What's On).
It's open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays between 11am and 5.30pm.
- ↑
Vallance, Chris (2010-06-21). "Vintage computers inspire next generation of scientists". BBC News.
Andrew Spencer of the Retro Computer Museum was demonstrating a Commodore VIC-20
- ↑
Naylor, Mary (2018-01-27). "PICTURES: More than 1,000 come to Bolton Comic Con for fun-filled day". The Bolton News.
Upstairs away from the bustle of the convention floor Andy Spencer's Retro Computer Museum had set up around 20 games consoles dating from 1978's Atari 2600 to 2001's Xbox.
- ↑
McFerran, Damien (2013-04-30). "UK Retro Gaming Event Gathers Steam Ahead Of May Launch". NintendoLifo.
The Retro Computer Museum who will be bringing 100 or more retro systems to play on, 16-player Halo 2 and Turnarcades with their bespoke MAME cabinets.
- ↑ Spencer, Linda (2008-09-03). "Re: RCM Open Day - Tickets On Sale!". Retro Computer Museum Forums.
- ↑ McFerran, Damien (2010-10-05). "Retro Computer Museum Event Incoming". NintendoLife.
- ↑ Newton, James (2011-09-29). "UK Retro Computer Museum Hosts Gaming Weekend in November". NintendoLife.
- ↑ McFerran, Damien (2011-07-04). "Retro Computer Museum Now Has a Permanent Home". NintendoLife.
- ↑ McFerran, Damien (2013-01-24). "UK Retro Computer Museum Is Moving To Larger Premises". NintendoLife.
- ↑ Spencer, Andy (2015-12-07). "Some news for 2016". Retro Computer Museum Forums.
- ↑ Spencer, Andy (2016-01-18). "We did it..." Retro Computer Museum Forums.
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