Derby Computer Museum

05/09/2026

😍 Don't forget we're open today 10am to 4pm! 😍

Either book online or get your tickets in reception. Details on how to find us on our website.

You'll have an amazing time, but don't just take our word for it. Hear from Catherine W and all the other wonderful reviews we have on Trip Advisor, Google, TrustPilot and Facebook.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

04/09/2026

🕹 GAME OF THE WEEK - Duck Hunt on NES from 1984 🕹

The launch game for the NES in North America and developed by Nintendo, Duck Hunt used the NES 'Zapper' light gun to shoot targets on a CRT TV. The game had 3 game modes: one with one duck appearing at a time, one with two ducks and a third with clay pigeons that are launched from a distance. The mode with one duck allowed for a second player to control the ducks with a standard NES controller.

The dog that laughs at you if you miss has become the legacy of the game, having appeared as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It has also had film cameos and other non-Nintendo games inspired by it.

Have you played Duck Hunt? Why not come and play it in the Japanese room on the 2nd floor of the museum!

Cover art courtesy of Wikipedia / Nintendo

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

04/09/2026

10 days to go!!

Want to see this Lara Croft statue brought back to Derby? Luke Earle has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring her home and there's 10 days to go.

Please find link below...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/702895144/bring-lara-croft-home-a-statue-for-derby

And background info here:-
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/time-running-out-bring-lara-11139017

Giving the Tomb Raider Experience statue a home in the birthplace of the franchise!

02/09/2026

🕹 EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK - Sega Master System II from 1990🕹

The Sega Master System II was created as the cheaper model of the Master System released in Europe in 1987, which itself was originally a remodelled export version of the Japanese Sega Mark III. The Master System II was a cartridge-only system, unlike the original Master System, which had both cartridges and Sega Cards.

Some of the games that made it to this system were Sonic the Hedgehog and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

What's your favourite game on the Sega Master System? If you want to play, you can find this in the Japanese room on the 2nd floor of the Museum.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

01/09/2026

📺 Have you ever thought that your old games don't look as good anymore? 📺

Igor Bonifacic breaks down why CRTs are the best for displaying retro games, and why modern monitors aren't as up for the task in the article below:

https://www.engadget.com/2236809/why-retro-games-look-better-old-crt-tv/?zsource=msnsyndicated

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

Retro TVs are the best pairing for retro games, but why do they appear so much better on outdated display technology?

29/08/2026

😍 Don't forget we're open today 10am to 4pm! 😍

Either book online or get your tickets in reception. Details on how to find us on our website.

You'll have an amazing time, but don't just take our word for it. Hear from Odyssey63324923939 and all the other wonderful reviews we have on Trip Advisor, Google, TrustPilot and Facebook.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

28/08/2026

🕹 GAME OF THE WEEK - Prince of Persia on the Apple II from 1989 🕹

One of my all-time favourite games, Prince of Persia was developed and published by Broderbund; designed and created by Jordan Mechner. The animation of the player character was done by Mechner rotoscoping video of his brother. The game was officially ported to many machines, including MS-DOS a year after its original release.

The franchise expanded to 2 sequels and a reboot, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which went on to have its own sequels as recently as 2024. There was also a film adaptation in 2008.

Have you played this before? If you want to give it a try, you can play the MS-DOS port on the 3rd floor of the Museum.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

Image courtesy of Wikipedia / Sega

26/08/2026

🕹 EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK - Compaq DeskPro XE 466 from 1993🕹

Compaq, who were later bought by HP, sold business and personal desktop machines and was one of the most common manufacturers.

This machine is connected to our NetWare 4.2 local area network using a 3Com EtherLink III network card, and you can play games and explore retro software from our server.

Want to try it out? This machine can be found on the 3rd floor of the Museum.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

25/08/2026

As we mark the 30th anniversary of Tomb Raider, a crowdfunding campaign has been active to bring a Lara Croft statue to Derby.

Read more about it here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd707qv243o

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

Lara Croft was created in Derby and went on to have spin-off Hollywood films played by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.

22/08/2026

😍 Don't forget we're open today 10am to 4pm! 😍

Either book online or get your tickets in reception. Details on how to find us on our website.

You'll have an amazing time, but don't just take our word for it. Hear from Kyo Mzo and all the other wonderful reviews we have on Trip Advisor, Google, TrustPilot and Facebook.

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year