Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Mark I
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
This massive World War II calculator, America's first programmable computer, is part of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at Harvard University.

šŸ“œ Historic Mark I computer, a World War II calculator.
šŸ” Part of Harvard's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, open to the public.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore early computing history
šŸ§  Marvel at a massive contraption that once solved complex problems
šŸ”¬ Discover 20,000 scientific instruments from 1400 to present
šŸ†“ Free admission

Why Avoid

šŸš« No touching exhibits, not a hands-on collection
šŸ“ Small galleries, max 20 visitors at a time

Tips

šŸš¶ Best accessed via MBTA Red Line to Harvard Square.
šŸ“ø Personal photography allowed, no flash or tripods.

Cost

šŸ’° Free admission.

Hours

šŸ•’ Sunday to Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed on Saturdays and some holidays.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Metered street parking or paid Harvard University garages nearby.

Accessibility

ā™æ Wheelchair accessible galleries and restrooms. Service dogs welcome.

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