FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
The community
RECREATIONAL EVENTS
Team Days for companies
SCHOOL TRIPS
Learning opportunities
I LOVE 8-BIT®
The flying computer circus!
CHRISTMAS PARTY
At the computer shop 1984
THE COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO
Home computing is back to the future!
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Public exhibitions at the museum
THE PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS OCT 2025
FRI 24.10.25 (14-19)
LA 25.10.25 (12-16)
Get early bird tickets by ordering ticket online store in advance. Admission is €12, which includes free admission for one child under the age of 13. Family tickets (€25) for two adults and 1–3 children are also available. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue.
Private events
The computer shop from 1984 is ahead! Have fun on recreation-events, school trips or either on Christmas parties and customer events. Also tourist groups are welcome to book the private events.
Exhibitions available for loan
The I love 8-bit® exhibition and museum's Showroom have been loaned to companies, events, libraries, and shopping centers for a delivery fee. The exhibition is easy to organize and international productions are welcome too. Click the link to read further information >>
3.11.-22.11.25
Video by Jouni Satopää
IT'S THE FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER MUSEUM IN HELSINKI!
There are museums and there are various kind of computer museums. And that's fine! But then there is the special one in Finland. It is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. At the museum you can visit a computer shop that is build like computer shops were in 1984! What was it like to go to a computer shop and buy your first home computer in 1980's? We have the answer since the museum preserves and transmits experiences to the future.
The Computer Museum of Kallio, has toured in Finland to great acclaim providing the I love 8-bit® that is the touring computer exhibition. It reveals the trade-off that took place when the transition to a digital society took place. Was it worth it, or were things better before? You can see and feel the change in the uniquely designed exhibition venue that is built by The Computer Museum of Kallio. This is a must-see attraction in Helsinki, as there is no other place like it anywhere else! Come and have fun like in the golden age of computing in the 1980s!
You can see the change in the uniquely designed showroom that is built by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The showroom is located currently on Alppikatu in Helsinki. See the exhibition and enjoy the it live on site, just like people did in the boutiques in the 1980s!
Public events
Visit to the public events, which are open to everyone! Immerse yourself in retro games, see rare devices in action, and learn how technology has changed the world. The program offers activities for the whole family, but there is also plenty to see and do for advanced enthusiasts and those interested in culture. A unique experience with machines from the past. See you at the showroom in Helsinki or maybe in your place? The Computer Museum of Kallio distributes showrooms on request to museums, tech-hubs or other relevant places internationally.
Team Days for recreational purposes
Looking for a unique wellbeing at work experience? Team Day at The Computer Museum of Kallio offers inspiring group visits where your team can bond over tech nostalgia and interactive exhibits. Tailored programs combine culture, fun, and team spirit in a memorable setting. Boost wellbeing, spark creativity, and enjoy a shared journey through digital history! Check here how the IT-gurus from Elisa spend hilarious day at the museum.
Educational Visits (for schools and students)
School trip is the service for school teachers and their students. Our guided tours (either in Finnish or English) and hands-on exhibits offer a fresh perspective on computing and its role in society. An engaging and educational field trip that blends culture, curiosity, and real-world insights into the past and future of tech.
In the Cyberspace - A journey into a retrofuturistic digital reality
Step into "In the Cyberspace" - It is a cyber room that is an immersive time travel experience where visions of the 1970s and 1980s come to life. It is an immersive space that combines the aesthetics of old computers, a surreal soundscape and the visual richness of early digital culture into one holistic experience. "In the Cyberspace" production was presented first time in March 2025 at the museum's public exhibition in Helsinki.
"In the Cyberspace" is part of I love 8-bit® exhibitions and it will be distributed on request. Each cyber room is a curated installation that combines technological precision and artistic vision with a 1970s scenario. "In the Cyberspace" is the show that is perfect for museums, events, art festivals and any venue that wants to offer something completely different - authentic cyber nostalgia and a digitally charged experience. The cyber room is a gateway to an alternative future that almost happened.
You can jump into the digital future as seen through the eyes of the 1970s people in the travelling I love 8-bit® exhibition, that is produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The I love 8-bit® exhibition is part of the official cultural programme of the European Capital of Culture 2026
I love 8-bit® exhibition travels to Oulu 2026. The city is the European Capital of Culture 2026. Amazing show will be available for the citizens in Oulu! Now the city joins the growing number of citites that wanted to have computer culture back to the future! For those whom don't know anything about the place, Oulu is a city in Northern Finland, population about 200 000 inhabitants. Oulu is famous for Nokia mobile phones. Nokia Mobile Phones developed several success products in their research unit at Oulu.
What on earth is I love 8-bit®?
I love 8-bit® is the travelling exhibition produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The exhibition preserves and transmits the computer culture experiences to the future generations. The I love 8-bit® exhibition is all about experimenting, wondering and having fun with old favourites.
MUSEOVISION - A new age TV channel that broadcasts around the clock
Museovisio
In this broadcast, Janne Sirén from the Finnish Amiga Users Group, or Saku, demonstrates the legendary Commodore Amiga 1000 computer at The Computer Museum of Kallio. The Finnish Amiga Users Group (Saku) is a non-profit association whose purpose is to support Finnish Amiga computer users by developing and maintaining Amiga hobbyism and Amiga knowledge in Finland. Among other things, the association publishes the electronic Saku magazine, maintains Finnish-language discussion forums Saku-foorumi and Saku-serveri (Discord/Matrix), and organizes volunteer-run events.
Order here collectors item the Saku computer magazine album no. 51, which contains 176 pages of fantastic reading that is printed in high quality paper version! The cost of one album, including postage, is €17.17 (Finland) and delivery to EU/EEC 27,27€. You can download the pdf-copy for free by clicking this link.
https://saku.bbs.fi/yhdistys/esittely.html
Mikropelimanni – ohjelmointikilpailu, jossa palkintona oli Amiga 1000
Vuonna 1986 Suomessa oli käynnissä yksi aikakauden kiehtovimmista ohjelmointikilpailuista. Se oli Printti-lehden järjestämä Mikropelimanni ja jonka pääpalkintona oli tuohon aikaan huipputeknologian huipentuma: Amiga 1000 -tietokone lisävarusteineen. Kilpailu houkutteli ohjelmointiharrastajat ympäri maata kilpailemaan taidoistaan ja luomaan uusia, innovatiivisia ohjelmia aikansa mikrotietokoneille. Mikropelimanni-ohjelmointikilpailu käynnistyi vuonna 1986, kun Printti-lehti ja PCI-data halusivat tuoda yhteen ohjelmoijia ja tietokoneharrastajia eri puolilta Suomea. Kilpailun tarkoituksena oli kannustaa nuoria ohjelmoijia kehittämään suomalaiseen kansansävelmään perustuvan graafisen musiikkiesityksen. Amiga 1000, joka oli tuohon aikaan teknologinen ihme, toimi kilpailun houkuttimena ja tavoiteltavana palkintona. Tämä 16-bittinen tietokone oli varustettu huipputason grafiikka- ja ääniteknologialla, jotka mullistivat tietokonepelien luomisen ja pelaamisen. Palkinto oli epäilemättä yksi suurimmista houkuttimista kilpailuun osallistuville ohjelmoijille.
Kilpailun sääntöjä ja haasteita
Kilpailuun osallistuvat ohjelmoijat saivat tehtäväkseen kehittää sopiva ohjelma. Kilpailun sääntöihin kuului, että ohjelmat piti koodata itse. Kilpailun järjestäjät toivoivat, että ohjelmat olisivat paitsi teknisesti hyvin toteutettuja myös viihdyttäviä ja luovia.
Kilpailun voittaja
Kilpailu herätti suurta kiinnostusta ja keräsi osallistujia ympäri Suomea. Ohjelmointikilpailuun osallistui nuoria ja vanhempia ohjelmoijia, jotka kilpailivat taitojensa kanssa, mutta myös mahdollisuudesta viedä kotiin Amiga 1000, joka oli aikalaisilleen lähes legendaarinen ja kallis tietokone.
Printti-lehti julisti numerossa 20/1986 voittajan, ja lehti kertoi kilpailun olleen tasoltaan vaihteleva. Osa ohjelmista oli toteutettu siitä, mistä aita on matalin. Mutta osa ohjelmista ei vastannut kilpailuun liittyvään vaatimuksiin luoda esitys suomalaisesta kansanlaulusta. Spectrumin, Atarin ja MSX:n tuotokset olivat heikkotasoisia, ja ne päätettiin jättää palkisematta sarjassaan. Mikropelimanne -ohjelmointikilpailun voitti muuan nuori turkulainen opiskelija Tom Ekström, jonka esitys oli visuaalisesti kiehtova ja teknisesti mestarillisesti toteutettu. Ohjelmisto oli toteutettu Commodore 64 -tietokoneella ja grafiikat tehty Commodoren Koala Paint -ohjelmalla.
Mikropelimanni-ohjelmointikilpailu oli paitsi ohjelmointitaidon näyttämö myös osa suurempaa ilmiötä, jossa tietokoneet alkoivat löytää paikkansa nuorten kulttuurissa ja arjessa. Kilpailu herätti huomiota ja inspiroi monia nuoria koodareita. Mikropelimanni jäi historiaan paitsi palkintona olleen Amiga 1000:n, kuten myös sen roolin vuoksi suomalaisen tietokoneharrastuksen kehityksessä. Mikropelimanni oli enemmän kuin vain kilpailu; se oli tilaisuus, jossa nuoret ohjelmoijat saivat kokeilla rajojaan, kehittää itseään ja samalla osaltaan muokata tietokonekulttuuria Suomessa.
I love 8-bit® kävi Kokkolassa! Kasibittiset valtasivat kirjaston, mukana aikansa suosikkitietokoneet ja tuhti annos rouheaa ATK-kulttuuria. Mukana kävijähaastatteluita ja laitteita toiminnassa.
Get contact
THE FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO
ALPPIKATU 17 00530 HELSINKI
HOME OF THE COMPUTER CULTURE
There are museums, as well as computer museums. But then there is the special one. It is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. The museum is build like little computer shops were in 1984! If you've been in a computer shop in the 1980s, you'll understand what's going on. If you haven't, you'll learn quickly!
In the museum you will jump into the 1970s and 1980s environment, since the museum is specialisided the computer culture of that time. I love 8-bit® exhibition presents the change and progress. You can see for yourself how times have changed and what things have disappeared with the change.
In the museum's club room there are different kind of activities. As well as playing games, you can code basic on original hardware and enjoy the computer culture as it was. Save what you've written on a C-cassette and continue next time, either at home or at the museum. The outputs of demoscene groups provides authentic atmosphere at the museum. Once disappeared computer culture has come back to the future at The Computer Museum of Kallio!
You may remember the Commodore, Spectrum and maybe the Amiga for sure. But do you still remember the Atari and Amstrad? If you don't, that's okay!
Specializing in computer culture took the museum's feedback to the top of the world
ChatGPT compared computer museums around the world, ranking them based on feedback. In this comparison, the I love 8-bit® exhibition and The Computer Museum of Kallio took the top spot!
The museum's showroom experiences appealing to early computer culture and the premises built as a computer store in 1984 elevated the Kallio Computer Museum to the ranks of the world's elite.
Opening times
On weekdays, the museum can be reserved for private use. We reserve the right to change the schedule of public events if necessary.
Regularly organized public exhibitions are on break starting September 1, 2025. The opening hours of public exhibitions can be viewed at the scheduling page.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1,2,3,4,9,10
(The tram stop Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu)
Walk along Kirstinkatu 150 meters toward Kallio Church.
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Buslines 23 or 502
(Wallininkatu bus stop)
Walk along Alppikatu 200 meters toward Kallio Church.
Busline 849
(Linnanmäki bus stop)
Walk along Alppikatu 200 meters toward Kallio Church.
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Free parking during weekends.
The exhibition
The summer exhibition 2025 presents Commodore computers and the culture that are related to the Commodore era.
The I love 8-bit® -exhibition is the computer culture event produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The exhibition is the computer show in motion that can be ordered to various locations on demand. The exhibition site is in the address www.ilove8bit.fi
Tickets
Public exhibitions are not held regularly at present. The museum can be booked for tourist groups upon request (minimum order of 12 tourist tickets). When a public exhibition is open, then tickets can be purchased in advance from the online ticket store.
The ticket includes one entry to the museum.
Opening times
The Computer Museum of Kallio is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays the museum can be booked for private use. Depending on demand, the museum may also be open to the public on weekdays during the summer.
Up-to-date opening hours are available the scheduling page.
We reserve the right to change schedules if necessary. Changes will be announced on the schedule page.
Team Day
Tökkiikö Windows tai kyllästyttääkö prosessikaaviot? Jos arki tuntuu harmaalta työyhteisössä, niin tässä on kokemusperäinen ratkaisu asiaan: se on I love 8-bit®-näyttely! TYKY-päivänä pääsee pitämään hauskaa porukalla, sillä TYKY-päivä on työyhteisön virkistyspäivä Kallion tietokonemuseolla.
TYKY-päivän saa hankkimalla ryhmälipun. Lisätietoa hauskasta TYKY-tapahtumasta saa klikkaamalla this link.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1,2,3,4,9,10
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
—
Buslines 23 or 502
(Exit at the Wallininkatu bus stop and walk 200m.)
Busline 849
(Exit at the Linnanmäki bus stop Sturenkatu and walk 350m.)
—
Free parking during weekends.
The exhibition
The summer exhibition 2025 presents Commodore computers and the culture that are related to the Commodore era.
The I love 8-bit® -exhibition is the computer culture event produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The exhibition is the computer show in motion that can be ordered to various locations on demand. The exhibition site is in the address www.ilove8bit.fi
Tickets
Admission tickets for public events are available at the museum or online. Get tickets to the museum online here: tickets.ilove8bit.fi
If you buy your ticket online, you will receive arrival instructions to the museum by email. We book the place for you in advance on the arrival day since the museum capacity is planned for max 30 persons.
Facts about the Computer Museum of Kallio
It's like a 1980s computer shop in the 2020s!
The Computer Museum of Kallio is specializing in the computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition venue is build like the computer retail stores of the 1980s. The Computer Museum of Kallio offers museum visitors the illusion from the era when the first home computers were available for purchase by consumers. At that time, there were numerous different computer manufacturers and a wide range of models, each with its own technology, games and advertisements. In other words, the industry had not yet become as consolidated as it is today.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides real computing experiences of 1970’s and 1980’s. There you can estimate the superiority between Commodore, Atari, Amstrad, MSX and many others. Which computer would you have bought for yourself in 1985? Here you can find out it by yourself. 🙂
Background
The speciality of The Computer Museum of Kallio is sharing experiences and transferring them to the future. The museum is a private, non-profit, functional computer museum in Helsinki that has open public showroom for one year 2025. After that, the museum can be build any location on request. The museum's first public showroom opened for the first time in Helsinki on 14 December 2024 with the functional I love 8-bit® computer exhibition developed by the museum.
The mission is to bring back beloved and lost experiences of computer culture
The mission of The Computer Museum of Kallio is to transfer knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm for traditional computing experiences in a practical way. There is always something new to feel and explore. The mission includes not only computers but also phenomena of the era, such as books, games, magazines, computer music, demos and a small club room. You don't have to be a geek to understand the cool things that were part of the culture of the time. But maybe you will be after visiting The Computer Museum of Kallio?
The showroom 2025 at Helsinki
The premises are approximately 52m2 and can accommodate approximately 30 people at a time. There are 25 seats. There is a customer toilet that can be used by first asking permission from the staff. The exhibition setup is renewed monthly so that as many devices as possible can be used by the public. The premises are not completely accessible for disable persons, but we support efforts to get into the museum.
Supporters and the action plan
The museum have been made possible by long-time IT enthusiasts and private donors. The fundraising and action plan for 2026 has been published and is available to read here.
Kasibittinen -magazines
The museum also publishes Kasibittinen print albums, which are computer magazines spiced up with humour. You can read them at the museum or purchase own copy. The albums have own website in the address www.kasibittinen.fi
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Commodore Amiga (1985-2025)
40th anniversary
See the Amiga at The Computer Museum of Kallio
Janne Sirén from the Finnish Amiga Users Association, or Saku, demonstrates how the legendary Commodore Amiga 1000 computer works.
OTHER EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Are you involved in computer culture? Let us know about your event.
The computer culture is worth preserving and sharing for the future.
The Computer Museum of Kallio recommends: Discover the history of computer viruses and other malware in Helsinki!
- Välimerenkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki Finland.
- The website
The Computer Museum of Kallio recommends: Discover the history of video games at the Video Game Museum in Malaga.
- Plaza del Siglo, 2, Málaga Spain
- The website
Assembly on Suomen suurin digitaalisen taiteen ja pelaamisen festivaali. Tietokonekulttuuriin erikoistunut Kallion tietokonemuseo on poikkeuksellisesti avoinna Assembly 2025 Summer -tapahtuman aikana torstaista sunnuntaihin. Esillä on I love 8-bit® -tietokonenäyttely ja paljon muuta kivaa!
| 31.07.25 | 16-20 | Thursday |
| 01.08.25 | 16-20 | Friday |
| 02.08.25 | 10-15 | Saturday |
| 03.08.25 | 12-15 | Sunday |
You may remember the Commodore, Spectrum and maybe the Amiga for sure. But do you still remember the Atari and Amstrad? If you don't, that's okay! I love 8-bit® computer exhibition brings the legendary devices of the 1970s and 1980s back on stage. The oldest computers in operation are so early as 1977.
In the I love 8-bit® exhibition events you can play, test and have fun with old favorites. The experiences of the early days of digital culture are back again here! Have fun and enjoy the authentic and memorable experiences of the digital cultural heritage.
The I love 8-bit® computer exhibition can be borrowed from The Computer Museum of Kallio for 1-14 days, subject to logistics and set-up costs. Longer periods can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Loans for exhibitions outside Finland are delivery projects, which are planned together with the client.
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There are museums and there are various kind of computer museums. And that's fine! But then there is the special one in Finland. It is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. At the museum you can visit a computer shop that is build like computer shops were in 1984! What was it like to go to a computer shop and buy your first home computer in 1980's? We have the answer since the museum preserves and transmits experiences to the future.
Home computing is back to the future!
The Computer Museum of Kallio, has toured in Finland to great acclaim providing the I love 8-bit® that is the touring computer exhibition. It reveals the trade-off that took place when the transition to a digital society took place. Was it worth it, or were things better before? You can see and feel the change in the uniquely designed exhibition venue that is built by The Computer Museum of Kallio. This is a must-see attraction in Helsinki, as there is no other place like it anywhere else! Come and have fun like in the golden age of computing in the 1980s!
At The Computer Museum of Kallio, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1970s and 1980s. Visit museum that is build like computer stores were 1984 and do the same things people did back then! Explore and test the devices, browse through magazines, try out games, and finally make your choice: what home computer would you have taken home with you in 1984?
In the museum's club room there are different kind of activities. As well as playing games, you can code basic on original hardware and enjoy the computer culture as it was. Save what you've written on a C-cassette and continue next time, either at home or at the museum. The outputs of demoscene groups provides authentic atmosphere at the museum. Once disappeared computer culture has come back to the future at The Computer Museum of Kallio!
Kallion tietokonemuseon yksityistilaisuuksissa pääsee pitämään hauskaa porukalla!
Kallion tietokonemuseolla suosittuja yksityistilaisuuksia ovat olleet:
The computer store from 1984 will remain in Helsinki for a while longer! Don't wait too long, because this is a project that will only last for a limited time period.
Christmas parties are held at The Computer Museum of Kallio from five to six times a week upon request. You still have time to book yours!
Visit to the public events, which are open to everyone! Immerse yourself in retro games, see rare devices in action, and learn how technology has changed the world. The program offers activities for the whole family, but there is also plenty to see and do for advanced enthusiasts and those interested in culture. A unique experience with machines from the past. See you at the showroom in Helsinki or maybe in your place? The Computer Museum of Kallio distributes showrooms on request to museums, tech-hubs or other relevant places internationally.
The next public events at the museum:
24.10.25 (14-19)
25.10.25 (12-16)
Get early bird tickets by ordering ticket online store in advance. Admission is €12, which includes free admission for one child under the age of 13. Family tickets (€25) for two adults and 1–3 children are also available. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue.
Public events schedules
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The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
3.11.-22.11.25
Museovisio is a new TV channel where you can follow the activities of the museum and watch interviews with visitors.
Museovisio brings the best moments of computer culture to your screen if you are unable to visit The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The next I love 8-bit® -exhibition event:
Kouvolan kaupunginkirjasto 3.11.-22.11.25
The I love 8-bit® exhibition and museum's Showroom have been loaned to companies, events, libraries, and shopping centers for a delivery fee. The exhibition is easy to organize and international productions are welcome too. Click the link to read further information >>
The Computer Museum of Kallio has received many donations from friends. The friends of the museum receives own unique T-shirt. Check out the donations received by the museum online or come to see the donations on the museum!
FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
Supporters
HOME OF THE COMPUTER CULTURE
There are museums, as well as computer museums. But then there is the special one. It is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. The museum is build like little computer shops were in 1984! If you've been in a computer shop in the 1980s, you'll understand what's going on. If you haven't, you'll learn quickly!
In the museum you will jump into the 1970s and 1980s environment, since the museum is specialisided the computer culture of that time. I love 8-bit® exhibition presents the change and progress. You can see for yourself how times have changed and what things have disappeared with the change.
In the museum's club room there are different kind of activities. As well as playing games, you can code basic on original hardware and enjoy the computer culture as it was. Save what you've written on a C-cassette and continue next time, either at home or at the museum. The outputs of demoscene groups provides authentic atmosphere at the museum. Once disappeared computer culture has come back to the future at The Computer Museum of Kallio!
I love 8-bit® exhibition travels to Oulu 2026. The city is the European Capital of Culture 2026. Amazing show will be available for the citizens in Oulu! Now the city joins the growing number of citites that wanted to have computer culture back to the future! For those whom don't know anything about the place, Oulu is a city in Northern Finland, population about 200 000 inhabitants. Oulu is famous for Nokia mobile phones. Nokia Mobile Phones developed several success products in their research unit at Oulu.
I love 8-bit® is a traveling exhibition that preserves and transfers culture to the future in an experiential way. The I love 8-bit® exhibition invites visitors to experiment, marvel, and enjoy old favorites. Experiences from the early days of digital culture are within reach.
Opening times
The Computer Museum of Kallio is the private museum that offers museum experiences as a service. Public exhibitions at the Computer Museum of Kallio are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays, but opening hours may vary. On weekdays, the museum can be booked for private use. We reserve the right to change the schedule of public events as needed. Please check the up-to-date timetables from the scheduling page.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1,2,3,4,9,10
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
—
Buslines 23 or 502
(Exit at the Wallininkatu bus stop and walk 200m.)
Busline 849
(Exit at the Linnanmäki bus stop Sturenkatu and walk 350m.)
—
Free parking during weekends.
The exhibition
The summer exhibition 2025 presents Commodore computers and the culture that are related to the Commodore era.
The I love 8-bit® -exhibition is the computer culture event produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The exhibition is the computer show in motion that can be ordered to various locations on demand. The exhibition site is in the address www.ilove8bit.fi
Tickets
Admission tickets for public events are available at the museum or online. Get tickets to the museum online here: tickets.ilove8bit.fi
If you buy your ticket online, you will receive arrival instructions to the museum by email. We book the place for you in advance on the arrival day since the museum capacity is planned for max 30 persons.
Opening times
The Computer Museum of Kallio is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays the museum can be booked for private use. Depending on demand, the museum may also be open to the public on weekdays during the summer.
Up-to-date opening hours are available the scheduling page.
We reserve the right to change schedules if necessary. Changes will be announced on the schedule page.
Team Day
Tökkiikö Windows tai kyllästyttääkö prosessikaaviot? Jos arki tuntuu harmaalta työyhteisössä, niin tässä on kokemusperäinen ratkaisu asiaan: se on I love 8-bit®-näyttely! TYKY-päivänä pääsee pitämään hauskaa porukalla, sillä TYKY-päivä on työyhteisön virkistyspäivä Kallion tietokonemuseolla.
TYKY-päivän saa hankkimalla ryhmälipun. Lisätietoa hauskasta TYKY-tapahtumasta saa klikkaamalla this link.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1,2,3,4,9,10
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
—
Buslines 23 or 502
(Exit at the Wallininkatu bus stop and walk 200m.)
Busline 849
(Exit at the Linnanmäki bus stop Sturenkatu and walk 350m.)
—
Free parking during weekends.
The exhibition
The summer exhibition 2025 presents Commodore computers and the culture that are related to the Commodore era.
The I love 8-bit® -exhibition is the computer culture event produced by The Computer Museum of Kallio. The exhibition is the computer show in motion that can be ordered to various locations on demand. The exhibition site is in the address www.ilove8bit.fi
Tickets
Public exhibitions are not held regularly at present. The museum can be booked for tourist groups upon request (minimum order of 12 tourist tickets). When a public exhibition is open, then tickets can be purchased in advance from the online ticket store.
Private events at the Computer Museum of Kallio
THE DAY IN THE MUSEUM is a private event at The Computer Museum of Kallio. Whether you're impressing customers or organising a day of recreation for staff, Museum Day allows you to provide unique entertainment for the people who matter. We can also provide snacks and refreshments for your guests. The hourly rate for Museum Day is 85€ + 25,5% VAT and the minimum booking time is 4h.
Admission tickets as a gift
Tickets to The Computer Museum of Kallio can also be ordered from the online shop. It's a convenient and hassle-free way to treat friends, family, clients or staff. A ticket to the museum is a completely unique gift, like no other. Tickets ordered online can be sent as PDF files to recipients or printed out on paper. They are also available in gift boxes.
The 8-bit birthday party
Birthday packages have been ordered regardless of age. It does not matter whether the birthday hero is 5, 50 or 99 years old. The 8-bit birthday parties are full of fun regardless of the age! You get the 8-bit birthday package at the online ticket store or book reservation at the museum desk.
Facts about the Computer Museum of Kallio
The Computer Museum of Kallio has a good and easy location. Linnanmäki amusement park is only about 500 metres from the south end. A day at the amusement park is enhanced by a visit to the Kallio Computer Museum.
It's like a 1980s computer shop in the 2020s!
The Computer Museum of Kallio is specializing in the computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition venue is build like the computer retail stores of the 1980s. The Computer Museum of Kallio offers museum visitors the illusion from the era when the first home computers were available for purchase by consumers. At that time, there were numerous different computer manufacturers and a wide range of models, each with its own technology, games and advertisements. In other words, the industry had not yet become as consolidated as it is today.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides real computing experiences of 1970’s and 1980’s. There you can estimate the superiority between Commodore, Atari, Amstrad, MSX and many others. Which computer would you have bought for yourself in 1985? Here you can find out it by yourself. 🙂
Background
The speciality of The Computer Museum of Kallio is sharing experiences and transferring them to the future. The museum is a private, non-profit, functional computer museum in Helsinki that has open public showroom for one year 2025. After that, the museum can be build any location on request. The museum's first public showroom opened for the first time in Helsinki on 14 December 2024 with the functional I love 8-bit® computer exhibition developed by the museum.
The mission is to bring back beloved and lost experiences of computer culture
The mission of The Computer Museum of Kallio is to transfer knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm for traditional computing experiences in a practical way. There is always something new to feel and explore. The mission includes not only computers but also phenomena of the era, such as books, games, magazines, computer music, demos and a small club room. You don't have to be a geek to understand the cool things that were part of the culture of the time. But maybe you will be after visiting The Computer Museum of Kallio?
The showroom 2025 at Helsinki
The premises are approximately 52m2 and can accommodate approximately 30 people at a time. There are 25 seats. There is a customer toilet that can be used by first asking permission from the staff. The exhibition setup is renewed monthly so that as many devices as possible can be used by the public. The premises are not completely accessible for disable persons, but we support efforts to get into the museum.
Supporters and the action plan
The museum have been made possible by long-time IT enthusiasts and private donors. The fundraising and action plan for 2026 has been published and is available to read here.
Kasibittinen -magazines
The museum also publishes Kasibittinen print albums, which are computer magazines spiced up with humour. You can read them at the museum or purchase own copy. The albums have own website in the address www.kasibittinen.fi
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I love 8-bit® is the computer exhibition that has been touring since 2022. The service provider is the Computer Museum of Kallio, which delivers the exhibition installed, supervised and collected all over the world.
Commodore Amiga (1985-2025)
40th anniversary
See the Amiga at The Computer Museum of Kallio
Janne Sirén from the Finnish Amiga Users Association, or Saku, demonstrates how the legendary Commodore Amiga 1000 computer works.
OTHER EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Are you involved in computer culture? Let us know about your event.
The computer culture is worth preserving and sharing for the future.
The Computer Museum of Kallio recommends: Discover the history of computer viruses and other malware in Helsinki!
- Välimerenkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki Finland.
- The website
The Computer Museum of Kallio recommends: Discover the history of video games at the Video Game Museum in Malaga.
- Plaza del Siglo, 2, Málaga Spain
- The website
Assembly is the largest digital art and gaming festival in Finland.
The Computer Museum of Kallio will be exceptionally open during Assembly 2025 Summer from Thursday to Sunday. There will be the I love 8-bit® computer exhibition and lots of other fun stuff!
| 31.07.25 | 16-20 | Thursday |
| 01.08.25 | 16-20 | Friday |
| 02.08.25 | 10-15 | Saturday |
| 03.08.25 | 12-15 | Sunday |
You may remember the Commodore, Spectrum and maybe the Amiga for sure. But do you still remember the Atari and Amstrad? If you don't, that's okay! I love 8-bit® computer exhibition brings the legendary devices of the 1970s and 1980s back on stage. The oldest computers in operation are so early as 1977.
In the I love 8-bit® exhibition events you can play, test and have fun with old favorites. The experiences of the early days of digital culture are back again here! Have fun and enjoy the authentic and memorable experiences of the digital cultural heritage.
The I love 8-bit® computer exhibition can be borrowed from The Computer Museum of Kallio for 1-14 days, subject to logistics and set-up costs. Longer periods can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Loans for exhibitions outside Finland are delivery projects, which are planned together with the client.
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At The Computer Museum of Kallio, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1970s and 1980s. Visit museum that is build like computer stores were 1984 and do the same things people did back then! Explore and test the devices, browse through magazines, try out games, and finally make your choice: what home computer would you have taken home with you in 1984?
At The Computer Museum of Kallio, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1970s and 1980s. Visit museum that is build like computer stores were 1984 and do the same things people did back then! Explore and test the devices, browse through magazines, try out games, and finally make your choice: what home computer would you have taken home with you in 1984?
THE COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO IS A FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER MUSEUM
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Museovisio is a new TV channel where you can follow the activities of the museum and watch interviews with visitors.
Museovisio brings the best moments of computer culture to your screen if you are unable to visit The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The next public event:
3.10.25 (14-19)
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ChatGPT ranks The Computer Museum of Kallio from Nurmijarvi to the top of the world – "An astonishing result"
I love 8-bit® is a traveling exhibition that preserves and transfers culture to the future in an experiential way. The I love 8-bit® exhibition invites visitors to experiment, marvel, and enjoy old favorites. Experiences from the early days of digital culture are within reach.
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