Our vision for a Museum of Information Technology Computer technology is ubiquitous in our lives and finds application in almost all of our actions. All kinds of devices are made up of computing systems, some more complex than others, ranging from medical devices to vending machines. The rapid spreading of computers has led and is still leading computer companies to evolve and update their products. Due to this fact, devices are forced to be decommissioned and therefore become obsolete. The aforementioned inspired us to collect the past, present and future of IT in one place, where devices, systems and software will be on display. The Hellenic IT Museum ( H.I.T.M. ) is the first official organization in Greece that attempts to gather knowledge about the development of information technology from 1970 until today in one place, in the form of a Museum. This is a self-funded, nonprofit organization that relies on donations of computers, software and other related objects, derived by individuals, public and large private companies, and many corporations. The Museum's collection dates back to the late 70s and early 80s, when the concept of the personal computer was first introduced. More specifically, it numbers about 280 computers and over 5,500 artifacts, including software, documents, magazines, books and manuals. Visitors can discover the history of computing through a large number of software, peripherals and computer systems developed by companies that have ceased to exist or continue to exist, such as Sinclair, Commodore, Amstrad, Texas Instruments, Wang, Olivetti PC, Acorn, Cromenco, Zenith, Casio, Compaq, Toshiba, Sharp, Apple, IBM and compatibles, to name but a few. It is worth noting that every month new exhibits are added to the collection through the generosity of our donors. If you wish to visit the Museum, please contact us via e-mail at info@elmp.gr
