THE COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO
Home computing is back to the future!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT AS THE MUSEUM ENABLER
Th Computer Museum of Kallio would not be able to operate without community spirit and donations to support its activities. Many of the museum's devices have been donated by individuals who support the museum's activities. In this way, donors have contributed to the museum's activities through their own efforts. The most wonderful thing is that, through their actions, the donors have enabled others to have experiences and, through that, the opportunity to become excited about computer culture.
The Computer Museum of Kallio offers facilities, guidance, and instruction in adopting technology—just like in the computer stores of 1980's which the museum emulates. Old is the new "new" at the Kallio Computer Museum. The museum is well worth a visit to learn about computer culture and computer legends, because someone's donation has made this experience possible for you!
The plan 2026
The action plan and fundraising targets for 2026 have been published. You can view the action plan at this link.
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The museum gives to its friends own unique donator T-shirt.
Kallion tietokonemuseo 1 vuotta!
The Computer Museum of Kallio has been in operation since December 14, 2025. The museum's mission was to make available the collection of a single collector for everybody.
During its first year of operation, the museum's mission has changed. The generous donations received by the museum mean that people interested in the museum have donated their own collections and individual devices to The Computer Museum of Kallio. These donations have been made so that others can use them at the museum.
The museum's plan for its second year is to enable the use of donations and allow people interested in museum activities to take up a new hobby.
Museum activities and computer culture as a hobby
The museum is developing into a place for hobbyists and leisure seekers interested in museum activities. There, visitors can learn about computers at their own pace and use them for their own purposes. Whether it's gaming, programming, or even making music, The Computer Museum of Kallio allows everyone to pursue their interests in their own way and return to their hobbies.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides facilities, opening hours, and guidance for anyone interested in starting a new hobby related to museum activities. No one needs to buy their own equipment or make any purchases to get started. Everything you need to get started can be found at the museum.
Our main goal for 2026 is to support and facilitate the start of museum-related hobbies, as well as to seek funding opportunities and develop museum products for sale to enable our activities.
Donations of goods
The following individuals and organizations have participated in The Computer Museum of Kallio construction project.
Commodore 64, VIC20, C128, Amiga 500, computer magazines
Alkuperäisiä Amiga-pelejä kahdeksan kappaletta.
A diskette from the Mikropelimanne programming competition containing the program that won the competition (Printti magazine issues 10.86 and 20.86). The magazines and diskette are at the museum. Tom visited the museum and reminisced about the event. See the interview on Youtube..
Hacked Mac early 1990's. Kone on 80-luvun lopulta. Aikanaan kottariasenpönttöihin
(sen ajan Mac) tehtiin upgrade niin, että pohjalevy meni vaihtoon. Huollolle jäi hyllyyn
noita vanhoja emolevyjä, jotka päätyivät sitten teekkariporukallemme. Kasasimme niistä
toimivat koneet lisäämällä poweri, Atarin hiiri ja monitori. Joitain korppuasemiakin oli
liikenteessä, joten taisin sellaisenkin koneeseen laittaa. Se toimi wanhalla MacOS:llä
ihan kivasti.
Amstrad CPC464 + green monitor + disk drive and game bundle.
- Philips 14″ -monitor to Spectravideo
- My Spectravideo-328 replaced my previous Vic-20, which I believe was purchased in Lahti in 1983, possibly in 1984, but most likely the former. It was followed by an Expander unit with controllers for two floppy drives and that nice, eye-friendly, stylish amber-colored monitor on top of it, which was, of course, ergonomically high, as was customary at the time. I played games on that machine, of course (a good joystick was a must), but I also did high school schoolwork on the CP/M-based system, practiced programming in BASIC, and later did my studies. In 1985, I used my summer job money to buy a printer for it, which made the system quite useful. My black-and-white dot matrix printer ate continuous forms and was a terrible source of noise (and an expensive one at that), but it printed at a commendable speed and not everything was left as pixels on the screen. A paperless office was mostly a mirage in the future. While studying physics and computer science in Helsinki, I completed many lab reports and programming assignments, for example, in Pascal and Fortran, staring at this monitor. Unfortunately, I didn't have any compilers, so I had to transfer my work to the university's computers on floppy disks for further processing. The computer happily ran the Word and Calcstar software that my brother used to do his master's thesis. The arrival of the Internet era in 1988 brought student life to the university's VAX/VMS mainframe computers, and from there, through telephone dial-up and modems, to home email, PortaCOM central
- A traditional Commodore bag from 1986, which often appeared in advertisements for Commodore 64 computers and was included as a bonus when purchasing a computer.
The Finnish Amiga Users Group has donated two copies of a book printed in collaboration with Wallu to the museu's collection. Mikrokivikausi – Kun esi-isä tietokoneen osti -sarjakuvakirjaa (3. painos, 2024).
The award-winning Harri ”Wallu” Vaalio's comic book The Micro Stone Age – When Grandpa Bought a Computer is based not only on the computer-themed comic strip of the same name, but also on a 2016 collaboration between a social influencer and former computer journalist. With Jyrki J.J Kasvi, who was also member of Finnish parlalment, they build together an exhibition "IT/EA The Micro Stone Age – comics from the early days of information technology to the present day". The exhibition—and subsequently the book—features both Jyrki's and Wallu's favorite Micro Stone Age series, accompanied by introductory texts.
Wallu produced two self-published editions of the book (2022). In 2024, he sought a partner for a third edition of the book, as there was demand for it, but self-publishing was no longer feasible. Interest was expressed by both domestic computer magazines and associations, but no one took up the offer, and the additional print run was in danger of not happening. The Finnish Amiga Users Association heard about the matter and stepped in as a comic book patron so that the third edition could be produced. You can recognize this third edition by the association's AMIGAAA! logo on the inside cover.
NES Nintendo Entertainment System + Zapper-valopistooli + Philips CRT21 -tuumainen telkkari.
2 x Apple IIc computers with peripherals, approximately 200 floppy disks with Apple II programs.
Mikko reminisces about the early days of computing with an 8-bit Apple: "I started my programming career on these Apple IIc computers; I was an enthusiast. Of course, I had previously coded small games for the C64 with the help of instructions from Mikrobitti magazine, but it was Apple that opened the door to the world of independent programming. Their direct readiness for graphics programming without a separate compiler was quite convenient. When I left to study at the University of Helsinki in the mid-90s, my student room was furnished with a bed, half a bookcase, a table, one chair, and one chair. When I left to study at the University of Helsinki in the mid-90s, my student dorm room was furnished with a bed, half a bookshelf, a table, one chair, one PC, and one Apple IIc. With nothing else to do in the evenings, I programmed my first drawing programs and some simple databases on the Apple. My parents had another Apple IIc with a collection of floppy disks so that I could continue having fun during the holidays.
The Apple II is part of the permanent collection at The Computer Museum of Kallio. You are welcome to study and explose the first Apple home computers, don't hesitate to ask further information from the museum.
IBM PS2 + IBM -näyttö
Atari STE 1040 Extra pack. Mukana FirST BASIC, HyperPaint, Prince, ST-Calc, ST-Data, ST-Graph, ST-Word 3, STAC – ST Adventure Creator ja SM124 monitori. Myös paljon Atari ST -lehtiä luettavaksi museolle.
Computers
– Atari Mega ST4 ja Atari-harddisk
– Monitori Atari SM124
– Atari 520ST + virtalähde (2 kpl)
- keyboard and cables
Music equipments
– Steinberg MidexPlus midi-interface, kytkettynä 3 avainyksikköä ohjelmille Cubase, Syntworks M-1 ja Syntworks SY-77
– Korg M-1 REX syntesoijaräkkimoduli + soundikortit
– Yamaha TG 77, syntesoijaräkkimoduli + soundikortti
– Manuaalit
– Akai ME30P Midi Programmable Patch Bay, virtakaapeli ja manuaali
– Akai S1000 Sampler, manuaali ja alkuperäiset disketit ja niiden kopioita
– Lexicon PCM 70 kaikulaite ja manuaalit
– MACKIE 1202-VLZ-Pro mikseri, manuaali ja virtakaapeli
– Streovahvistin 120W (Magnum)
Software
– Steinberg ohjelmat Cubase, Syntworks M-1 ja SY/TG-77
– Doctor T’s Tiger Cub -ohjelma (disketti ja kaksi manuaalia)
– Doctor T’s Editor PCM 70:lle (ei diskettiä, vain manuaali)
+ A lot of unexplored backup software, which the museum and its visitors have not yet figured out. The list will be updated.
This awesome donation will make it possible to build a 1980s music studio equipped with Atari computers for the Computer Museum of Kallio.
The Atari ST Office, currently under construction at The Computer Museum of Kallio, was supported with the following donations:
Prosepero Softaware
Hyperdraw
Family Curriculum: Business Computing Module
Family Curriculum: Play and Learn Module
STOS The Game Creator
TimeWorks Desktop Publisher
Atari ST Antic Software
The Home Filing Manager
Flexidump
LDW Power Spreadsheet
1st Word Plus
Arabeque Professional
1st Word Plus 3.0
Protext
Multi Desk Deluxe
Calamus User Magazine Issue 3
VIC 20 materials
The Computer Museum of Kallio is grateful for the donations that enable cultural experiences to be passed on to future generations. The old good days will never return, but there is no need to give up on the things of that era and the experiences associated with them – especially when they were good and enjoyable experiences.
Financial supporters
Kallion tietokonemuseon päivittäistä toimintaa ovat olleet tukemassa seuraavat osapuolet
Heinäkuun 2025 tilakustannuksiin 900€.
Elokuun 2025 tilakustannuksiin 900€.
Tuki museon kustannuksiin 1000€.
The Computer Museum of Kallio is mainly funded by volunteers, ticket sales, and monetary donations. The museum has applied for operational support for 2026, but at the time of writing, it is not known whether this support will be granted.
If you are a private individual and would like to support the activities of The Computer Museum of Kallio with a monetary donation, please send your donation to account FI93 5300 1720 1531 41. Please indicate Hankiworks as the recipient, which is responsible for the museum's expenses. Please add Kallion tietokonemuseo, your name, and your email address in the message field. If you are making a donation on behalf of a company, please request a donation form. This can be attached to your accounting records and deducted for tax purposes.
Mikäli haluat osoittaa vastikkeettoman lahjoituksen, osoita haluamasi summa tilille FI93 5300 1720 1531 41. Merkitse saajaksi Hankiworks, joka vastaa museon kustannuksista. Lisääthän viestikenttään Vastikkeeton lahjoitus Kallion tietokonemuseolle, etu- ja sukunimesi.
No separate permission from the authorities is required for monetary donations, as the donation is considered reciprocal if the value of the gift exceeds €50. In return, The Computer Museum of Kallio will send computer culture to your home or office in the form of an A3-sized annual poster to celebrate its first full year of operation. You can view the annual poster at this link: The poster 2025.
Monetary donations will be used to cover the museum's operating costs (rent, electricity, insurance, repairs, public event expenses). Donors and donations will be published on this page, unless otherwise requested. The museum and the museum users thanks you for your support.
Get contact to the museum
We are happy to tell you more about computer culture and the activities carried out at The Computer Museum. If you are not familiar with The Computer Museum of Kallio, we recommend that you learn more about the exhibition that has been touring Finland since 2022. I love 8-bit® is the flying computer circus!
The Computer Museum of Kallio celebrates its first anniversary!
The Computer Museum of Kallio has been in operation since December 14, 2025. The museum's mission was to make available the collection of a single collector for everybody.
During its first year of operation, the museum's mission has changed. The generous donations received by the museum mean that people interested in the museum have donated their own collections and individual devices to The Computer Museum of Kallio. These donations have been made so that others can use them at the museum.
The museum's plan for its second year is to enable the use of donations and allow people interested in museum activities to take up a new hobby.
Museum activities and computer culture as a hobby
The museum is developing into a place for hobbyists and leisure seekers interested in museum activities. There, visitors can learn about computers at their own pace and use them for their own purposes. Whether it's gaming, programming, or even making music, The Computer Museum of Kallio allows everyone to pursue their interests in their own way and return to their hobbies.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides facilities, opening hours, and guidance for anyone interested in starting a new hobby related to museum activities. No one needs to buy their own equipment or make any purchases to get started. Everything you need to get started can be found at the museum.
Our main goal for 2026 is to support and facilitate the start of museum-related hobbies, as well as to seek funding opportunities and develop museum products for sale to enable our activities.
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