FAQ

No – come on down when you see MAC Museum will be open. Check dates on this website or be informed of dates via Facebook and Instagram.

The museum layout allows you to browse through the exhibits and explore Apple’s history in a mostly chronological order. There are around 30 computers set up similar to how they may have been on your desk at home or office.

Of the 30 computers set up, over half are functional – you’re welcome to pull up a stool and explore hands-on. Various software is installed, and some of the earlier computers like the Apple IIe and Mac Plus have floppy disks alongside them for you to use.

There are hundreds of individual Apple items to see, including over 80 computers and over 30 different monitors. There is also a display of Newtons and accessories, and other accessories such as QuickTake camera, printers, storage drives, and software.

And finally, there is a library of old Macworld, MacFormat, and MacAddict magazines, as well as some books. You’re welcome to sit down and have a read!

Yes! Please contact me to discuss further.

Yes, I will 🙂 If the museum is open, I will be there. I’m very happy to have a chat. When not talking about what’s on display, you’ll probably find me tinkering with an exhibit or repairing something.

MAC Museum has no set entry fee. Instead, you can make a contribution to MAC Museum after you’ve visited based on the enjoyment of value you’ve received.

Simply put, the objective is to not let an admission cost put you off visiting. If you’ve had a good time visiting and you’d like to help MAC Museum stay open, any contribution would be appreciated.

This is a tricky one, but a rough estimate is around $35,000 per annum which is made up of various operating costs including rent, electricity, insurances, water, and parts to repair and keep the computers functional. There are no paid employees.

There are various reasons for this, but most relate to the requirements around operating a facility that accepts payments and welcomes the public into the premises.

Maybe one day, but, no, not currently. I’m fortunate to have a great “day-job” I love, with MAC Museum a very passionate “hobby”.

If you’ve got something to move on, thank you for thinking of MAC Museum for it, and I’d love to hear from you.

Excellent question! Where an item can serve as an exhibit, that will be the primary use. If the item is not in good order, it will likely be repaired, or serve as parts for other items for repair.
In some instances, items may be resold with proceeds used to support the museum running expenses.

Let’s chat! Drop me an email, message, phone call and we can talk.

Hopefully! You’re welcome to bring in media to look at on a computer. Floppy disks are reasonably easy as a lot of machines will have floppy disk drives, and Zip disks should be okay too. Please contact ahead if you have Syquest disks. Please remember that files will need the appropriate software on the computer too. Depending on what type of media you have, it may be possible to put a copy on a USB stick.

The good news is that there are heaps of people out there like you interested in collecting, repairing, restoring, and enjoying old Apple computers.

Top of the list for me would be to join the Vintage Apple & Macintosh Enthusiasts of Australia group on Facebook.

While you’re doing that, also check out the Australian Vintage Computer Collectors group – not limited to Apple products, but also a great place to absorb retro and vintage tech.

Unfortunately, no, not just yet. This is on the roadmap, but for now the focus for MAC Museum is the exhibits.