Computer History Museum Open Memorial Day

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, the museum says on its website. The museum lists holiday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a departure from its typical schedule because Mondays are usually closed. The opening gives visitors a holiday option at one of Silicon Valley’s best-known museums focused on the history of computing. The museum’s address is 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View. ### What are the Memorial Day hours? Monday, May 25, is listed by the Computer History Museum as a special holiday opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on its hours and admission page. The museum’s home page also carries a banner saying it is open on Memorial Day during those same hours. Wednesday through Sunday, the museum’s regular public hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the same visitor information pages. Monday and Tuesday are normally closed, which makes the May 25 opening a holiday exception. ### Where is the museum, and what can visitors expect to see? The Computer History Museum is at 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, California 94043, according to its official visit pages. (computerhistory.org) The site is in the heart of Silicon Valley and is marketed by the museum as a place to explore the history and impact of computing. The museum says visitors can see its signature exhibition, “Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing,” along with displays on software, artificial intelligence and chatbots. (computerhistory.org) Its exhibits page also highlights rare Apple prototypes, classic computing hardware and interactive experiences. ### Does general admission cover the exhibits and other on-site spaces? (computerhistory.org) General admission tickets include access to exhibits, demos, the Bistro Café and the museum store, according to the museum’s ticketing page. The same page says parking is free. The museum’s visitor FAQ says it does not accept cash at the ticket desk or museum store. (computerhistory.org) Visitors can buy tickets or store items with credit cards and some debit cards, according to the FAQ. ### Are tickets available in advance? The Computer History Museum directs visitors to buy tickets through its official ticketing page. (connect.computerhistory.org) Its FAQ says members still need a ticket, though member tickets can be processed at the front desk on arrival. The museum’s visit pages repeatedly point visitors to its online ticket system for current admission details. (computerhistory.org) Because holiday traffic can differ from a normal Monday, checking the museum’s site before arrival is the clearest way to confirm availability and any day-of updates. That is an inference based on the museum’s posted holiday schedule and ticketing instructions. (computerhistory.org) ### What else is happening at the museum right now? The museum’s home page says it is marking Apple’s 50th anniversary with “Apple@50,” described as a mix of a new exhibit, interviews, digital stories and special programs. The plan-your-visit and exhibits pages also promote rare Apple prototypes from the museum’s collection, including early Apple hardware. (computerhistory.org) The museum says its broader collection documents the history of computing through artifacts that range from machines and source code to lab notebooks and business plans. Its collections page also notes research access and a travel-grant program with applications due June 1 and awards to be announced July 1, 2026. ### What should visitors check before they go? (computerhistory.org) The museum’s official website is the main source for hours, admission and visitor policies. The hours page already lists additional 2026 holiday dates, including Juneteenth on June 19 and Labor Day on Sept. 7, both with 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours, and July 4 as closed. Monday, May 25, 2026, is the next special opening listed on the museum’s calendar, and tickets and visitor details are available through the Computer History Museum’s website before arrival. (computerhistory.org) (computerhistory.org)