System Source Computer Museum
System Source has a computer museum displaying technology from the inception of computing. Founders Bob Roswell and Maury Weinstein opened ComputerLand, a predecessor to System Source, in 1981. Rapid advances in technology in the early 1980’s made some ComputerLand inventory obsolete before it could be sold. Bob and Maury’s old ComputerLand store on Redwood Street had a bank vault in the basement, so they filled it with vintage tech. Today, Bob exhibits the extensive collection in a museum space within System Source, an IT systems integrator in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Bob enjoys leading tour groups, sharing his memories of vintage computers and learning from his guests’ experiences.
Its diverse collection of computers and technology spans the ages.
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HOUSED IN THE SYSTEM SOURCE office, this museum contains a vast collection of computing equipment from the ancient and modern world. They are all organized through an array of thoughtful exhibits that also include interactive examples.
Visitors to the museum learn about the early days of computing and automation. Exhibits include a replica of an Apple I, information on how heavy the aluminum cover of a Cray supercomputer is, and several computing instruments from the past such as Napier’s Bones and an Antikythera mechanism. The displays are crafted so that all visitors can garner a better understanding of the advancements of computing technology.
If you’re a tech enthusiast that wants to learn more about the history of computing, or have a strong desire to stroll down memory lane, this is the place for you.
Know Before You Go
The museum is located in a business park. Parking is abundant. The museum is open between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours (recommended) are available by calling in advance 410-771-5544. All tours are free. A Virtual tour is at https://museum.syssrc.com/tour
