MUSEUM OF MICROCOMPUTING

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Frogs in full voice at Meijer Garden - reflecting pond A white koi quietly drifts in the foreground while the more common orange ones float to the left in the distance. Almost all the cherry blossoms have dropped, but a few can still be seen across the pond next to the Japanese-style garden. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Frogs in full voice at Meijer Garden - reflecting pond Credit: anthroview

The Museum of Microcomputing in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a non-profit organization that collects and preserves computer-related artifacts related to the history of the microcomputer revolution. The museum was founded in 1988 and is open to the public. It contains a wide variety of items related to the development and use of microcomputers, including early PCs, laptops, and gaming consoles.

The museum includes a wide range of vintage computers, including Apple IIs and TRS-80s, as well as a variety of peripherals, such as printers and storage devices. The museum also has a library of software and hardware manuals, as well as an extensive collection of technical books related to the history of computing. In addition, visitors can explore interactive exhibits that demonstrate how computers work, as well as explore the history of computer technology.

The museum also offers educational programs, including lectures and workshops, for adults and children. The museum's mission is to preserve the history of microcomputers and to educate the public about the impact of computing on modern life. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. It is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10am to 4pm.

MUSEUM OF MICROCOMPUTING is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GRAND RAPIDS MI. US MID #8402600088

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Frogs in full voice at Meijer Garden - reflecting pond A white koi quietly drifts in the foreground while the more common orange ones float to the left in the distance. Almost all the cherry blossoms have dropped, but a few can still be seen across the pond next to the Japanese-style garden. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Soft rain at wetland pond along the boardwalk Rain or shine, winter or summer the nature walk at Meijer Gardens presents a welcome view of undeveloped land as it skirts a long pond surrounded reeds, cattails, and so on. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Sheen on the forecourt of the Japanese garden main gate On this mild Sunday afternoon in April the many tropical butterflies loose in the biggest greenhouse continues to draw visitors for near and far. So the parking lots are mostly full and the many gardens to explore have more visitors than at other times of the year, too. A light drizzle dampened the entry into the Japanese-style garden around the time of this photo. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display.
Textures of wood, water, stone and soil salted with petals Looking over the railing of the Zig-zag Bridge this view appears of the rail, planking, and margin of the long pond at the center of the circular path around the Japanese-style garden. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Dozens of poems on boulders appear in the wet This one near the Zig-zag bridge (Yatsu-hashi) reads, Come out bat; birds, Earth itself; hauled off by flowers. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.

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MUSEUM OF MICROCOMPUTING
1064 SAN LUCIA DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS
MI
49506

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MID # 8402600088
Name MUSEUM OF MICROCOMPUTING
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 42.944008, -85.620995
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 012400
US Census Block: 3026