Kallion tietokonemuseo
At the Kallio Computer Museum, visitors can try out home computers of the 1970s and 1980s in a rebuilt computer shop from 1984.
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About the museum
The Kallio Computer Museum was established at the request of the public: visitors kept asking where the I Love 8-bit exhibitions could be seen when they were not on loan. The first I Love 8-bit exhibition was on display at the Helsinki Museum of Technology in 2022.
The exhibition space on Alppikatu opened on 14 December 2024. Initially it was due to close on 31 March 2025, but operations have continued. The museum is private, non-profit and run by volunteers, and it receives no public support: its activities are financed by admission tickets, private events and donations.
Highlights
- Rebuilt computer shop from 1984
- Commodore 64, Spectrum, Amstrad, Atari and Amiga to try out
- Kertsi club room: BASIC programming and cassette recording
- Demoscene productions, books and magazines
Permanent exhibition
- Vuoden 1984 tietokonekauppa – The rebuilt computer shop, with machines of the 1970s and 1980s that visitors can try out themselves. The layout of the exhibition changes monthly.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- I Love 8-bit
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Groups (10+ people) | €22.50 per personGroup ticket for at least 10 people, price €22.50 plus 13.5% VAT. A group enquiry is not a booking. |
| Families | €20Family ticket valid for 1–2 adults and 1–2 children under 15. |
The €10 admission ticket is valid for one adult and one child under 13, and is valid for the whole day.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The premises are not fully accessible. A customer toilet is available, but permission must be requested from the staff.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €20 · Family ticket valid for 1–2 adults and 1–2 children under 15. |
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- Hands-on stations
Admission for a child under 13 is included in the adult's ticket, and visitors can try the machines themselves.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Urheilutalo
Tram lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 to the Urheilutalo (Helsinginkatu) stop; bus 23 or 502 to the Wallininkatu stop, about 200 m; bus 849 to the Linnanmäki stop, about 350 m.
By car
Free parking
Parking is free on weekends.
Amenities & dining
- Wi-Fi: not available
The museum has no working internet connection.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Up to 30 guests.
A private museum day costs €85 per hour plus 25.5% VAT, for at least four hours. The space is about 52 m², has 25 seats and holds about 30 people.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| Good to know | Guests get to know the equipment on their own. The order of the exhibition changes monthly. |
