Computer History Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with special programming

Source: 9to5Mac

With Apple’s 50th anniversary fast approaching, the Computer History Museum is planning a series of programs and a temporary exhibit to celebrate the company’s history.

CHM to celebrate Apple’s golden jubilee with special programming

The Computer History Museum (CHM) announced today Apple@50, a special celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary, marking the company’s founding on April 1, 1976.

On April 1, 1976, Apple Computer was founded with a radical idea: that powerful computing should be personal. Fifty years later, Apple stands as one of the most influential technology companies in history—shaping not only products, but culture, design, and how billions of people interact with technology every day.

We’re celebrating Apple’s first 50 years with special programs, an exhibit of rare prototypes, digital stories from the collection, and more. Join us!

While light on specifics about the actual programs and exhibitions, the CHM does offer a way to sign up to receive email notifications about special activities for its Apple@50 celebration.

Today’s announcement comes on the heels of Tim Cook confirming that Apple will do something to observe the half‑century milestone, though details remain sparse. See the related report on 9to5Mac: Tim Cook promises Apple will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary.

One of the upcoming initiatives is David Pogue’s book Apple: The First 50 Years, currently available for pre‑order and slated for release next month.

We’ll keep an eye out for further details on CHM’s Apple@50 programming and opening date. If you find yourself in the Bay Area over the next few months, it might be worth planning a visit.