Discover how Boca Raton became an unexpected center of technological innovation. This exhibit explores the history of IBM’s Boca Raton campus, from its arrival in the 1960s to the development and launch of the IBM Personal Computer (PC) in 1981—an invention that helped transform the modern world.
Through historic photographs, original IBM computers, artifacts, and interactive displays, visitors will learn how a team of engineers in Boca Raton created the IBM PC, how the company shaped the city’s growth and economy, and why Boca Raton earned a reputation as South Florida’s own “Silicon Beach.”
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is home to the Boca Raton Historical Society’s History Alive! exhibits, which shares the story of Boca Raton. In addition to these permanent exhibits, rotating temporary exhibits are on display.
MUSEUM ADMISSION
Adults: $12
Seniors & Youth*: $8
BRHS Members: Free
Museum Admission on the first Saturday of the month is FREE!
*Seniors are defined as 65+ / Students are defined by age 5 and up and registered in an educational institute.
Group Tours: $15/person for groups of 4 or more. Deposit required for larger groups. For group tour reservations, contact education@bocahistory.org or 561.395.6766 x107.
