Got an old floppy disk gathering dust? Bring it back to life!
The Centre for Computing History are hosting a floppy disk event where an experienced team will attempt to copy the data from your floppy disk onto a modern format.
When: Saturday 21st November 2026, 1pm-5pm
Where: The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
We can handle most common floppy disk types (3-inch, 3.5-inch, 5.25-inch and 8-inch) and systems.
Advance booking is recommended, depending on demand we may not be able to help you if you turn up on the day.
Each attendee will be allocated a 30-minute time slot to ensure we can prepare the appropriate equipment and provide focused support. You are welcome to bring multiple disks; however, depending on complexity, we may not be able to process all items within your allocated time.
If you can, please add in a note at checkout in our ‘additional information’ box to tell us a small description of what you’re bringing, so we can be prepared to help you and make the most of your time slot!
Please note before booking:
- We cannot work with ZIP disks, JAZ drives, SuperDisks, or other non-floppy portable media.
- Disks must be not be damaged and clean and free from mould or heavy dust.
- We cannot guarantee that your disk will be successfully copied.
- You must bring your own USB stick, hard drive, or other portable media to receive your copied files.
- Please be aware that we may see personal data during the transfer process.
This is still a normal museum day – and tickets include all-day entry to our museum! We are open to the public from 10am – 5pm.
Our museum offers free parking. We are accessible, wheelchair friendly, and have a disabled toilet that has a baby changing unit.
Our Pac lunch shop will be open all day serving hot and cold drinks, and snacks.
See you there!
Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Blue badge parking
- Car Parking
- Disabled Accessibility
- Ear defenders
- mostly flat terrain
- On site parking
- wheelchair access
- wheelchair accessible
- WI-FI
- WIFI
Accessibility Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Blue Badge Parking
- Car parking
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- Mostly flat terrain
- Staff available to assist
- Wheel chair accessible
- wheelchair access
- Wheelchair accessible
