The Micro Museum
Small Ramsgate museum of vintage computers where visitors can also play retro video games.
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About the museum
The Micro Museum in Ramsgate celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2024, which places its opening in 2014. It presents itself as a museum of vintage computers and retro gaming fun, and it is run by its owners with help from volunteers.
The museum is housed on the corner of Church Hill and Broad Street, next to the church of St George the Martyr. Its displays show computers from earlier decades and explain how computing developed, while a games area lets visitors try retro games for themselves; play is included in the entry price.
The museum opens only on published weekend afternoons during its main season, and sometimes for a short opening between Christmas and New Year.
Highlights
- Vintage home computers on display
- Retro video games that visitors can play, included in the ticket price
- Explanations of the history of computing
- Small independent museum run by its owners and volunteers
Permanent exhibition
- Vintage computers and retro gaming – Display of vintage computers with an explanation of computing history, plus a games area where retro games can be played.
- Founded
- 2014
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £7 |
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| Children & teens | £7free up to age 2 · Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times. |
Admission is £7 for adults and children and includes play on the retro games. Cash only; cards and electronic payments are not accepted.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main museum and games area are fully wheelchair accessible. Reception and the museum entrance each have two steps, but easier access directly into the museum is available on request. An accessible toilet is inside the museum, information text uses a clear font size, and owners and volunteers are on hand to help.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Hands-on stations
Children pay the same £7 as adults; under-3s are free. Games can be played by visitors of all ages, and children aged 14 and under need a paying adult with them.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Staffordshire Street (bus stop)
Ramsgate railway station is the nearest station. Stagecoach Loop and No. 45 buses run to Ramsgate Harbour, and the No. 48 stops at Staffordshire Street on Hardres Street.
By car
Parking available · 5-min walk to the entrance
The nearest car parks are in Staffordshire Street and Meeting Street, both about a five-minute walk. Free car and minibus parking is available on Canon Road on Saturdays. There is one parking space on site; email in advance if you cannot use a public car park.
The museum is on the corner of Church Hill and Broad Street, next to St George the Martyr church.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
No food or drink may be taken into the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | No smoking, food or drink. Only assistance dogs are allowed. The museum may exclude anyone who damages exhibits or disturbs other visitors. Group visits and private bookings can be arranged through the website. |
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