Unlocking the future: Việt Nam first IT museum


The Vietnam Information Technology Museum, located at 89 Ngõ 41 Đông Tác, Đống Đa District, Hà Nội, is a unique project founded by Dr. Nguyễn Chí Công, one of the pioneers in Việt Nam's information technology sector.

 

Dr. Nguyễn Chí Công introduces students to the artifacts he has collected. — VNS Photos Đoàn Tùng

The Vietnam Information Technology Museum, located at 89 Ngõ 41 Đông Tác, Đống Đa District, Hà Nội , is a unique project founded by Dr. Nguyễn Chí Công, one of the pioneers in Việt Nam's information technology sector. It is the first private museum dedicated to information technology in Vietnam, with the goal of preserving and showcasing rare artifacts and documents related to the history of IT development in the world and Việt Nam. 

 

A student is exploring the artifacts.

The museum currently houses nearly 1,000 artifacts, with about 300 on display. Dr. Nguyễn Chí Công shared that he is digitising the artifacts to build a virtual museum version using 3D technology, allowing viewers to tour remotely. Additionally, he plans to expand the exhibition to include artifacts from 2000 onwards, aiming to complete the story of IT development. 

 

Nguyễn Chí Công introduces students to the artifacts he has collected

 

The Macintosh computer line was first introduced by Apple in 1984. The Macintosh Plus computer was released by Apple in 1985. The Macintosh SE/30 computer with a Motorola MC68030 CPU

 

Vietnam's first computer, using the Intel 8080A chip, was manufactured in 1977

 

The ancient books are foundational documents for Vietnam's IT industry

 

The artifacts in the museum

 

Floppy disks and hard drives, Windows software disks in the museum

The museum is not only a repository of relics from a vibrant era in the IT industry but also a source of inspiration for young generations – those who will continue the dream of IT industrialisation that previous generations left unfinished.

With Dr. Nguyễn Chí Công's dedication and the community's contributions, the museum is becoming a unique cultural-educational destination, playing a crucial role in building a solid foundation for IT development in Việt Nam. — VNS

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