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Fun is back in computing!

You may remember Commodore, Spectrum, and certainly Amiga, but do you still remember Atari and Amstrad? If not, don’t worry!

The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki presents a travelling computer exhibition I love 8-bit®. It is a functional and interactive presentation in which entertainment is an essential part of the experience. You can play, test, and have fun with old favorites. I love 8-bit® is much more than just old computers in action, it is an emotional experience for entire generations.

The exhibition focuses on the computer culture revolution that began in the 1970s. At that time, computers became commonplace in homes and businesses, permanently changing everyday life. The computer culture of that era taught entire generations how to program and use computers in their own way. Were things better back then? Find out at the I love 8-bit® exhibition!

The golden age of computing is back to the future

I love 8-bit®
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17 Helsinki

What were the first computers at home before the Internet and the PC era? How did the computers and software work? And what about the next generation, the 16-bit devices? How did they work? All of this and much more fun can be discovered at the I love 8-bit® exhibition that presents computer culture of its time. The exhibition visitors can test and see legendary computers from the history of computing in action. I love 8-bit® is the show in motion like no other!

At The Computer Museum of Kallio you can discover the trade-off that was made when the old times were replaced by the modern digitalisation era. Was this all worth it? Come to see the change of culture, make observations and get hands-on experiences

The touring exhibition by The Computer Museum of Kallio

You can see the magic of the 8-bit at The Computer Museum of Kallio or at traveling I Love 8-bit® exhibitions.

More than 30 exhibitions have been organized. See photos and videos from the exhibitions here >>

The Computer Museum of Kallio

"Looks like a computer store in the 1980s"
OPEN now

THE NEXT PUBLIC EVENTS
31.01.26 (11-15)
01.02.26 (12-15)

PRIVATE EVENTS ON WEEKDAYS

Re-creation events for groups and school trips are available from Monday to Friday.

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The museum is easily accessible by tram lines 1 or 8. Get off at the Urheilutalo stop, which is about 100 meters from the museum. Free parking on weekends for those arriving by car.

The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17 Helsinki

The awesome experience starts here

Start planning your own I love 8-bit® event by getting contact to The Computer Museum of Kallio. The geeks of the museum will build amazing show to your destination. Don’t hesitate to ask a plan from the museum. The I love 8-bit® exhibition is super easy to manage and maintain – just like things were before the Internet era 🙂

The press article

The Saku computer magazine visited the I love 8-bit® exhibition at The Computer Museum of Kallio.

Sinclair ZX-81

Flight Simulator (1982)

How does it feel to fly in a flight simulator that has a millionth of the power of today’s computers? Find it out at the I Love 8-bit exhibition!

The authentic experiences of the early days of digital culture are back to the future!

Flight Simulator (1982)

How does it feel to fly in a flight simulator that has a millionth of the power of today’s computers? Find it out at the I Love 8-bit exhibition!

The authentic experiences of the early days of digital culture are back to the future!

The gadget of the month

The 8-bit newsfeed

Saku is a Finnish computer magazine specializing in computer culture. The latest issue (published on December 25, 2025) included a comprehensive article on the Kallio Computer Museum and its I love 8-bit® exhibition.

You can read the article (Finnish version) in Saku’s PDF magazine (pages 52-63). It can be downloaded from this link >>

The Atari ST music studio has been completed at The Computer Museum of Kallio, in Helsinki. This setup was used to create the biggest hits of the late 1980s and 1990s! The museum uses an Atari ST, Cubase 3.1, Akai S1000 sampler, and Korg M1R and Yamaha TG77 synthesizers. Atari SLM 804 laser is also part of the setup. Come to the museum and start composing!

Check the studio in action on the I love 8-bit® Youtube channel >>

The flying computer circus I love 8-bit® brings the exhibition event to Oulu. It’s going to be a great show when the computer culture of early days comes to Oulu! The Computer Museum of Kallio will produce the exhibition event 2026 in Oulu. Fun is back in computing! 

ChatGPT AI was asked to find the 20 best computer museums in the world. The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki, specialising in computer culture, was topped in the list that was by ChatGPT’s comparison. How is can be possible? The local press wrote an article. Read the news story here >>
The exhibition will be open three weeks starting at 3rd November and ending at  24th November. The site is open at the address www.ilove8bit.fi/kouvola
Get your own album at The Computer Museum of Kallio or place your order from online online store.  The album is massive containing 176 pages and each album is carefully printed. 

I love 8-bit® is the flying computer circus that can be ordered to various places. It has been touring since 2022. Ask your own exhibition event from The Computer Museum of Kallio and lets build the show together that won’t be forget. Distribution to EU/ETA -countries, US, Canada, Japan, South-Korea, Australia, New Zealand. Other places negotiable. 

The I love 8-bit® exhibition is your show - we build it for you!

Click here to see the exhibition costs and terms of delivery for organizers  >>

THE PRODUCTION COSTS OF THE EXHIBITION

The production costs in Finland distritubed, installed and picked up (2026)

I love 8-bit® 1-7d (1950€) + VAT25,5%
I love 8-bit® 1-14d (2850€) + VAT25,5%
I love 8-bit® 1-21d (3650€) + VAT25,5%
I love 8-bit® 1-28d (4550€) + VAT25,5%

I love 8-bit® 1-7d
(1950€) + VAT25,5%

I love 8-bit® 1-14d
(2850€) + VAT25,5%

I love 8-bit® 1-21d
(3650€) + VAT25,5%

I love 8-bit® 1-28d
(4550€) + VAT25,5%

+ the production transportation costs from Helsinki is 0,85€/km.

Don’t hesitate to ask international productions outside of Finland.

OVER 30 LOCATIONS HAVE ENJOYED THE I LOVE 8-BIT® EXHIBITION. WHEN WILL IT BE YOUR TURN?

THE I LOVE 8-BIT® EXHIBITIONS ARE BUILD BY

THE COMPUTER MUSEUM OF KALLIO

ALPPIKATU 17 00530 HELSINKI FINLAND

The exhibition requests by email: info@ilove8bit.fi

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