50 years of Apple Computers

You will see many devices from Apple, which was founded in 1976.

Since its inception, Apple has been a pioneer for a whole host of groundbreaking developments.

Of course, everyone is familiar with the Macintosh graphical user interface. But there was also a rare predecessor called Lisa, which can be seen and operated in the exhibition.

However, even before the Macintosh, Apple had a range of personal and business computers in its product line.

Here, Apple II and Apple III devices are shown in various versions.

In recent years, the Mac has undergone many technical and design changes, which can be seen side by side in the exhibition. From the breakthrough of the Mac through the invention of the LaserWriter and the desktop publishing boom to the fastest computer in the world.

In addition to the Mac's predecessors, you can also learn about the various spin-offs from the Apple world. Separate areas are dedicated to Newton, iPod and accessories.

Or did you know that Apple produced the first digital camera? Or have you ever heard of the PowerCD?

Look forward to a journey through time with the highlights of computer development.

• 1–6 April, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  
• Opening 1 April 2026 • 7 p.m.
  
• Free admission
  

Programme

Lectures
Lisa
Newton
Steve Jobs
Bill Atkinson

Demonstrations
Apple /// – Friday 2 p.m.
Lisa – Saturday 2 p.m.
Mac OS 1 with MacPaint & MacWrite
AppleWorks through the decades
The beginnings of OS X
VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet

Games evening on Saturday from 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. at the latest)

Guided tours on request (gudehus@mac.com)

You will also find a comprehensive collection of old manuals and literature on the subject, which you can browse to your heart's content.

*Jörg Gudehus in collaboration with Albert Dommer and Nikolaus Netzer