A trip back to the 1980s - a time machine is here!
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358 44 0100240
A visit to a computer shop built in the style of 1984 is something you’ll remember for a long time!
In the heart of Helsinki, in the culturally rich district of Kallio, lies one of the hidden gems of European computer culture: the Kallio Computer Museum. It is home to the I love 8-bit® - an exhibition that is a dynamic and immersive experience. The exhibition pays tribute to the golden age of home computers and the 8-bit revolution that swept through homes and offices back then!
Size doesn’t matter. The content does.
The museum’s exhibition spaces are designed to resemble computer shops as they were in 1984. It can feel as though the PC, Internet and smartphone revolution never actually happened! Here, you can step into a world where cassettes, pixels and synthetic 8-bit sounds defined the dawn of the digital age. There, you can have fun in an environment that feels completely unreal by today’s standards. You won’t find anything like it anywhere else, at the touring showroom that is build by The Computer Museum of Kallio.
A private recreational event for your group at The Computer Museum of Kallio
The standard duration of a recreational event is two hours, and for larger groups it can be extended if necessary. The event can be organised by booking at least 10 group tickets from the museum. The cost of one group ticket is €22.50 + 13.50% VAT. If not everyone is able to attend the recreational event, any unused group tickets can be used for the museum’s public events at weekends. Group tickets are versatile, as unused tickets can also be given as gifts.
Read more about the case here Kallion tietokonemuseon virkistyspäivään ja ota ilo irti 1980-luvun tyyliin tehtynä aikakoneessa, jonka on rakentanut Kallion tietokonemuseo. Virkistyspäivää täydentää Kompuuterimenun herkkuleipäset ja salaatit, miltähän maistuisi Ataristin ateriaherkku, Commodoristin kapteenivoileipä tai koodarin erikoinen? Tästä linkistä voi tutustua Kallion tietokonemuseon virkistyspäivän Kompuutterimenuun!
Start organizing your event out by contacting the museum
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the museum’s recreational event
A recreational event at a computer shop in 1984 – what’s going on there?
You’ll feel as though you’ve travelled back in time to the 1980s. The computer culture is back to the future!
The IT department of the telecom operator Elisa had their recreational event at the museum.
What on earth happened there? You can find out about their event clicking this link.
How much does a day out cost?
A group ticket for the recreation day costs €22.50 plus 13.5% VAT per person.
Minimum order: 10 items.
What payment methods are accepted?
By card, online purchase or invoice before the event.
Are recreational days private events?
Recreation days booked in advance are private events.
How long does the recreation day last?
The standard duration of a recreation day is two hours (1–30 people).
Is it possible to order snacks for the recreation event?
The Computer Museum of Kallio has a menu. löytyy herkkuvoileipiä ja salaattiannoksia 17,90€ / kpl.
How many visitors can be accommodated at the same time?
The Computer Museum of Kallio can accommodate 30 visitors at one time.
How do large groups fit into a day out?
The duration of the event can be extended, and groups (1–30 people) can arrive at the museum at different times.
Can a recreational day be any day?
Yes, as long as it doesn't conflict with the museum's public event.
Are the tickets for the recreational day non-transferable?
You can give your Recreation Day ticket to another person to use at public events at the weekend.
Do you have to use the recreation day ticket straight away?
Lipun voi käyttää joko virkistyspäivälle varatussa tilaisuudessa tai museon yleisötapahtumissa viikonloppuisin.
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Opening times
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.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1 & 8.
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
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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.)
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Free parking during weekends.
The museum that is like a computer store 1984
You probably remember the Commodore, the Spectrum, and maybe the Amiga, but do you still remember the Atari and the Amstrad Gray? If you don’t, that’s okay! The I love 8-bit® computer exhibition, produced by the Kallio Interactive Computer Museum, has been touring Finland since 2022. It has been seen by over 30,000 visitors and has been on display at 33 different locations, starting with the Museum of Technology. For more information about the exhibition, visit the website at www.ilove8bit.fi
The exhibition is now available for visitors in a venue that is build like computer stores were in 1984! Get ready for an unforgettable day out. The is only one computer store from 1984 and here it is!
MADE WITH LOVE BY
THE COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO
The Computer Museum of Kallio
TEAM DAY OPENS THE MUSEUM FOR GROUPS ON WEEKDAYS
Unforgettable recreational events at The Computer Museum of Kallio.
ALPPIKATU 17 00530 HELSINKI
Is your Windows stuck? Are you tired of the endless process diagrams and are the working days in the office boring? But don't worry, now is a real chance to change that! At The Computer Museum of Kallio you can get rid of this kind of nasty things at least for awhile. Team Days are designed to bring the joy to the workplaces. At The Computer Museum of Kallio, fun is back in computing!
Team Days are recreational events at The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. The duration of a Team Day is two hours. You can get Team Day by ordering at least 12 Team Day tickets. If fewer than 12 people attend a Team Day, the remaining tickets can be used later for public events at The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The hilarious I love 8-bit® exhibition at The Computer Museum of Kallio offers fun and entertainment in a way that you can't get this anywhere else!
How to get one?
Team Day can be purchased at museum's onsite ticket office, at the online shop, by calling 044 0100240 (weekdays 10-16) or by emailing to info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
You can also use the form below to find out when a Team Day is convenient for you.
What days can be recreational events?
On weekdays and weekends outside public events.
Is recreational day a private event?
Yes. The participant of the Team day will receive an admission ticket by email. If you can't come on the booked Team day, don't worry! You can use the ticket in public events.
How much is the cost?
18,50€ + VAT14% / person. The minimum ticket order quantity is 12 participants or more. If there are fewer than 12 people in Team Day, the remaining tickets can be used later in public exhibitions organized by The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The Computer Museum of Kallio
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.
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).
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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.)
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Free parking during weekends.
The Kallio Computer Museum is in a great, easily accessible location in Helsinki city centre, along the tram routes. It is easy for even large groups to get there. There are many good restaurants in the area. Kallio is a district of Helsinki known for its cultural scene.
What is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki?
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 Computer Museum of Kallio is the private and non-profit functional museum in Helsinki. The Computer Museum of Kallio was founded by computer hobbyists in Finland and the museum funding is based on the admission fees and hosting private events on demand.
The Computer Museum of Kallio is independent museun and does not receive public funding. The museum was open to the public for the first time on 14th December 2024.
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 current showroom 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.
Supported by the people
The museum is build by the individuals and Finnish innovation company Hankiworks Ltd. The museum and the I love 8-bit exhibition has been made possible by long-standing computer enthusiasts and professionals from Finland. This makes everything easy and agile way to provide the museum showroom services almost all over the world on demand. Don't hesitate to ask offer how to build own showroom to your site. The unique Computer Museum of Kallio will build it :)
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