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- Bozeman, Montana - American Computer and Robotics Museum
Includes a pretty thorough collection of Apple computers, a real Nazi Enigma coding machine. A nice collection of 1970s thru 2000 consumer-level humanoid robots, several of which could have their programs saved to cassette tapes mounted on their chests.
[Dave Fonsneakers, 07/26/2024]American Computer and Robotics Museum:- Address:
- 2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT
- Directions:
- South edge of the city, in a little business park on the southwest corner of S. 11th Ave. and W. Kagy Blvd. Unit 1-A.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 406-582-1288
- Admission:
- Free, donations welcome.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
As a computer geek of many decades, visiting this museum was lots of fun. Along with all the artifacts already mentioned, they also featured a display dedicated to the Enigma, the Turing Machine, and quantum computing. A room of robots were also on display. A must see if in the area.
[Luv2RV, 07/26/2024]Gigantic chair with identical miniature version on the seat, at a local plant stand.
[Ashley, 07/26/2024]Furniture of the Hoosick Giants:- Address:
- 5045 State Route 7, Hoosick, NY
- Directions:
- Outside Countryside Woodcraft on the north side of Hwy 7, just east of town.
- Phone:
- 518-686-0934
This 1800s silver mine had a sprawling mini town until it went dry in the 1930s. The silver pulled out of this town helped build LA into the affluent city that it is today. No mine tours, but you can tour the town, and there is a hotel being rebuilt. I recommend visiting with an SUV or elevated car (e.g. Subaru). To get there, you travel an eight-mile dirt road -- not for the faint of heart, with some steep grades and a 4000+ foot elevation gain.
[Alex Kim, 07/26/2024]Cerro Gordo Ghost Town:- Address:
- Cerro Gordo Rd, Keeler, CA
- Directions:
- CA 136 at Keeler, 8 mi. east on an unpaved road. Four wheel drive, high clearance vehicles only.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 760-876-5030
- Admission:
- Donation $5-10
- Napa, California - Napa Toy Museum
The newly-opened Napa Toy Museum is a collection of collections, including patent models, mechanical banks, salesman samples, windups from 1880 to the 1960s, a display of racist toys, and a spectacular Noah's Ark from the 1890s.
[Charles Hall, 07/26/2024]Napa Toy Museum:- Address:
- 964 Pearl St., Napa, CA
- Directions:
- South of West St. on Pearl St.
- Hours:
- W-Sa 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 707-203-2060
- Admission:
- Adults $8.
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