One of the best museums in Europe The best museum I’ve visited in a long time. Great tour by the curator. The passion during the tour makes us live in a different era that was not long ago and very important to our daily life today

I recommend this exhibition because of the amazing and unique itens in display. It will bring you that good childhood memories.

great place theyve even got a neoGS
and sam coupé great visit thanks for the tour

Fantástico museu com muita informação e coisas a descobrir Adorei este museu. Pertenço à geração que se iniciou na engenharia informática graças ao ZX Spectrum e visitar este museu permitiu-me ver invenções das quais já tinha ouvido falar mas que nunca tinha visto ao vivo. A quantidade de produtos da Sinclair disponíveis é impressionante, os vídeos são muito interessantes e o museu permite-nos conhecer melhor a obra do inventor e viajar no tempo.Muito obrigado pela existência deste museu. Tenho pena de não me ter cruzado com o seu criador.Espero voltar 🙂

Excelente Excelente, vale muito a pena visitar.
Abrange a história da Spectrum, como imensos exemplares dos diversos modelos.

A exposição oferece ao visitante a possibilidade de jogar.

First time touching a ZX Spectrum! I'm a software engineer and I never had the pleasure to interact with a ZX Spectrum, so it was my first time and it was a joy! But it's not only for computer enthusiastics, this is modern history and it's suitable for everyone who like to understand the history behind our modern days.

One of the best museums in Europe The best museum I’ve visited in a long time. Great tour by the curator. The passion during the tour makes us live in a different era that was not long ago and very important to our daily life today

Um lugar mágico, ainda mais com o Mestre João Diogo Ramos a dar-nos verdadeiras lições de uma parte interessante da História recente do nosso país.

ZX Spectrum no Museu da Pedra Melhor do que recordar a nossa infância, é poder tornar a vivê-la durante uns minutos enquanto jogamos novamente os jogos que marcaram o nosso crescimento. E poder associar todo o conhecimento sobre a criação e evolução destes computadores, é juntar o útil ao agradável. A não perder.

A hidden pearl in the center of Portugal A pearl hidden in the center of Portugal. Museum dedicated to the Spectrum of Sinclar, as well as the history of Timex. It was very interesting to review the technologies of the 80s in a nostalgic environment. Apart from the fantastic spole, the whole space is impeccably organized so as to be able to convey the historical frames in an acertive way, even for those who are not enthusiasts of gaming or the '80s.I highly recommend.Plus: Free entry.

Trip down memory lane The dreamer has awaken, to a reality of a Museum dedicated to our beloved ZX Spectrum and everything else Sinclair. Child friendly environment. You will have the opportunity to try out games like: Target Renegade, Chuckie Egg, etc. During the guided tour your kids will have the privilege to know the history behind the Micro that so much joy has brought to their parents. Sit back and read the latest books and watch the latest movies related to the ZX Spectrum. A nice place to hang out and absorb/experience the nostalgia of the 80s all over again. Recommended.

Memórias Inaugurado em outubro/2020, o Museu Load ZX Spectrum é uma viagem às memórias da infância e juventude, sobretudo de quem nasceu nos anos 70 e início dos anos 80 do séc. XX, com tantas horas passadas a jogar computador.Resulta de uma parceria entre o Município de Cantanhede e a Associação Geração Spectrum. João Diogo Ramos é o fundador deste museu.Encontra-se instalado na Escola Básica Conde Ferreira, no centro de Cantanhede.Na minha visita ao local, fui bem recebido na receção do edifício e orientaram-me na visita. Para além de um cartão de visita do local, ofereceram-me a fanzine nº 4 "Planeta Sinclair", que vou guardar.É um museu interessante, com dezenas de aparelhos informáticos, dos mais variados tipos.Podemos jogar num dos quatro computadores disponíveis, no meu caso recordei um dos clássicos, o Chuckie Egg.A entrada foi gratuita, mas espera-se que seja paga a um preço simbólico num futuro breve.Nas imediações o estacionamento automóvel é pago e difícil de conseguir.

Trip down memory lane The dreamer has awaken, to a reality of a Museum dedicated to our beloved ZX Spectrum and everything else Sinclair. Child friendly environment. You will have the opportunity to try out games like: Target Renegade, Chuckie Egg, etc. During the guided tour your kids will have the privilege to know the history behind the Micro that so much joy has brought to their parents. Sit back and read the latest books and watch the latest movies related to the ZX Spectrum. A nice place to hang out and absorb/experience the nostalgia of the 80s all over again. Recommended.

Surprisingly good! You could not guess that we can find such a interesting collection in Cantanhede! It contains a lot of rare items like some ZX Spectrum clones from eastern Europe.

One of the most importat historical facts that still triggers nostalgia to all 80's kid nowadays. This is an amazing and complete Sinclair museum worth visiting. It's the only one in the world.
Sir Clive Sinclair would be proud of this one!

A must-see for technology enthusiasts and nostalgic souls I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Load ZX Museum and it was simply extraordinary! For anyone passionate about technology or with a nostalgia for the gadgets of the past, this museum is an absolute jewel.It has an impressive collection from all over the world, featuring everything from the first components, radio and portable TVs to the wonders of "spectrum" computers that have been an entrance door for an entire generation to this world. What makes this museum truly special is the care, attention and passion that we notice in the details, personalized in the figure of its curator João Diogo Ramos. I highly recommend this museum to anyone, young or old, who appreciates the beauty and history of technology. It’s not just a museum, it’s a time capsule celebrating Clive Sinclair’s ingenuity and visionary, creative and inventive personality.

nostalgia positiva invocador de memorias felizes

Comprehensive and enriching space on the history of Spectrum The word museum doesn't do justice to what this place represents. Here you'll find a comprehensive collection on the history and development of computing, with a particular focus on the Spectrum computers and everything associated with them. It's a must-see not only for those who first came into contact with computing through these machines, but for anyone curious to learn more about the evolution of computers, games, programming and computing.

Excelente trabalho Muitos parabéns pela iniciativa que nos transporta para os tempos do Spectrum, do basic, peeks, pokes!

Eng. Boas recordações. Excelente o estusiasmo e o profissionalismo.

Simplesmente, ADOREI!!! Estive dia 23 de Abril em Cantanhede para a comemoração dos 40 anos do ZX Spectrum. Estive no Museu a apreciar as varias peças expostas e demais informação disponível. Gostei muito do layout que usaram. Fizeram um excelente aproveitamento do espaço. Apenas desejo que o mesmo com o tempo cresça e comporte outras coleções de maquinas retro. Um pequeno aparte, a minha 1ª maquina foi um Timex 2048, entretanto progredi para um Commodore Amiga e depois mais tarde para o PC . Com 47 anos, coleciono maquinas Retro e Consolas e faço reparações electronicas nos meus tempos livres (...um certo TT3000 passou pelas minhas mãos). O meu obrigado e continuem o bom trabalho.

Um espaço incrível, cheio de história, criatividade e significado! 🏛️✨
Recomendo a visita a pessoas de todas as idades — há sempre algo com que nos identificamos.
📍 Uma experiência enriquecedora e imperdível!

Amazing guided tour through history of ZX Spectrum! Amazing guided tour by the museam curator João Diogo Ramos. We learned a lot of the ZX Spectrum story and its people. I recommend this visit to anyone interested in computers, videogames and technology.

History ahead of its time. A space with an incredible history, and the living proof of how Sir Clive Sinclair and his creations changed the world we live in, with a fantastic spoil including some “failed ones”, now almost banal comforts, demonstrating how ahead of their time these brilliant personalities were. Congratulations on sharing.

WOW!! Fantástico! Sem dúvida, uma viagem ao passado fantástico da minha infância!
Percebe-se o carinho e o empenho aplicado neste projeto que é de louvar e de apoiar para que possa continuar a crescer e a ser um ponto obrigatório de visita de todos os que visitam a região centro do país.

Um momento de nostálgia Um museu pequeno mas carregado de informação e nostalgia (tal como o zx spectrum).
Foi um momento muito bem passado a reviver os meus tempos de juventude e muito educacional... tanto para mim como para as minhas filhas!
Sem dúvida que vou voltar mas desta vez com um grupo de amigos!!!

Um particular agradecimento ao staff do museu que é super atencioso e conserva o museu em excelentes condições.

dron13 Отличный музей! Небольшой отрезок времени в детстве был связан с этой машиной, и конечно же игры, куда без них!!)) Развития и процветания создателям музея!!

Amazing museum and a time travel to childhood I owned a ZX Spectrum growing up and it was my most favorite possession as a kid. I learned to program on it. I loved the games. I was browsing the ZX Spectrum hashtag on instagram when I saw a photograph of someone posing in front of this museum with the giant ZX spectrum in the background and the second I saw it, I knew I wanted to visit.

I don't even live in Portugal, but I was going to visit my girlfriend's parents for Xmas and it was the perfect opportunity to visit the museum which was within a few hours driving distance.

When we arrived there, we were greeted by João at the door. He was very friendly and happy to meet a fellow spectrum fan. He showed us around. The entire collection at the museum is owned by him and it is extensive. Everything ZX Spectrum was right there, from the original machines to the clones, from earlier predecessors like the MK14 to later non-Sinclair machines like MGT's SAM Coupé. There was even a Sinclair C5 electric car. Walking into the main room where the collection is was like walking into a time capsule. I was transported back to my childhood. With games running on actual hardware, ZX Spectrum related documentaries playing on multiple screens, the machines on display in cabinets, it was a perfectly executed vintage computer feast. João was extremely knowledgeable about everything and he was very happy to share his knowledge and stories as well. Among the machines there were rarities and oddities, like an NTSC Spectrum, the Timex FDD3000, my personal favorite the Sam Coupé, and Portuguese Speccy clones.

Not everything in the museum is behind glass cabinets either. Visitors can get some hands on time with some of the machines as well, if they choose to. There's a big desk full of machines, both vintage and modern, sporting peripherals like the DivMMC, and a spectrum Vega all waiting to please those who want to play with them.

Overall it was a great experience and we spent a great two and a half hours which felt like 15 minutes to me. João was with us the whole time guiding us and telling us about the machines, their stories, his own personal experience. Chatting with him was one of the best parts of the experience.

Whether you're a nostalgic fan of the ZX Spectrum, or someone who would like to find out more about vintage computing and a bygone era when computers and computing was very different than what they are today, we would highly recommend seeing this wonderful museum put together with great enthusiasm, lots of passion and a bit of nostalgia.

Nostalgia deliciosa! Lindo de se ver, sentir e experimentar! Uma exposição muito especial para quem viveu os tempos gloriosos dos microcomputadores, também com a representação "Made In Portugal" bem presente com os modelos Timex. Uma palavra de agradecimento especial ao anfitrião pelo seu empenho, disponibilidade, simpatia e conhecimento, por partilhar a sua coleção e conhecimento de uma forma tão bem conseguida que espero voltar brevemente para visitar a versão alargada do museu.

História á frente do seu tempo. Um espaço com uma história incrível, e da prova viva de como Sir Clive Sinclair e as suas criações mudaram o mundo em que vivemos, com uma espólio fantástico incluindo alguns “fracassos”, hoje já quase banais comodities, demonstrando o quão há frente do seu tempo estas geniais personalidades estiveram. Parabéns pela partilha.