Derby Computer Museum

Many floppy disks have survived for 30 to 40 years. The question is, can we still read them?

Check out this article by Gwendolyn Rak discussing the preservation and restoration of old floppy disks!

https://spectrum.ieee.org/floppy-disk-data-preservation-archives

Visiting us
🤖 We're open Saturdays 10am to 4pm (pre booking recommended but not essential)
🎂 Birthday parties available
🎓 School, college, cub, scout, guides, etc group bookings available
🍻 BYOB (bring your own booze) 18+ nights 6x times a year

What It Takes to Preserve Floppy Disks Knowledge about the medium is as valuable as the content on the disk

A play featuring a knackered Sega mega drive as a prop I hear you say?

One of our volunteers at the museum is showcasing their theatre show at Shakespeare House on Kedleston Road.

Described by her as a "very nerdy show" we thought some of our audience might be interested. They're also raising money for Derbyshire LGBT+

Link below...

Hindsite at Shakespeare House, DE22 1FR Tickets are now available for Hindsite at Shakespeare House, DE22 1FR, Derby between Friday 19th June 2026 and Saturday 20th June 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!