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HP Computer Museum
The HP Computer Museum documents HP computers, including the company's early 2116 model.
About HP Computer Museum
The HP Computer Museum documents HP computing products introduced between 1966 and 1991. It covers calculators, desktop computers, computer systems, tape drives, disc drives, plotters, printers, digitizers and other hardware, along with software, documentation and promotional materials.
The site provides collection listings for hardware, software and documents, historical company publications, and a demonstration video of the restored 2116A. It states it is intended solely for research and education purposes and is not affiliated with HP Inc. or Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Key features
- Browse technical desktops by series, including 80, 200, 300, and 700 Series
- Browse business systems including Calculators, 100 Series, Vectra, and LX/Omnibooks
- View peripheral histories for disc drives, tape drives, plotters, and printers
- Access software sections for 98X5, 3000-MPE, Vectra DOS/Windows, and others
- Read scanned HP publications such as HP Journal, Annual Reports, and catalogues
- Watch demonstration video of restored functional 2116A computer
Best for: Researchers, students, and collectors interested in HP computing products from 1966 to 1991.
Good for
- Covers multiple hardware categories plus software, documentation, and promotional materials
- Includes historical publications such as HP Journal from 1949 and Annual Reports from 1957
- Provides collection listings for hardware, software, and documents
Watch out for
- Coverage is limited to products introduced between 1966 and 1991
HP Computer Museum at a glance
- Website
- hpmuseum.net
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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HP Computer Museum FAQ
What time period does the museum cover?
HP computing products introduced between 1966 and 1991.
Is the museum affiliated with HP?
No. The site states it is not affiliated with HP Inc. or Hewlett Packard Enterprise and is intended solely for research and education purposes.
Can I see the 2116A in operation?
Yes. The site notes the 2116A was restored and functional in April 2016 and offers a demonstration video.
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