awasome and fantastic local to visit.
we remember our childhood
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Fantastic! Absolutely worth visiting! We visited for a few hours and had such a great time. João is so knowledgable - I don’t know anything about the story of spectrums and their relationship with Portugal, but now I’m so well informed. The collection is so large - and you can even try out some of the games on the original machines! If you get the chance to visit, definitely do!

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.

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.

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.

Travel in Time Visiting this museum was like embarking on a journey in time, bringing sweet memories of a time when we watch the computers in our lives.

Um projeto fantástico que nasce em Cantanhede. Parabéns ao Município de Cantanhede por ter a visão de investir num museu que por ser único a nível mundial, distingue de forma indelével este território.

so many old memories, and some new ones made. Visited the Load ZX Spectrum museum yesterday in Cantanhede, Portugal, it was brilliant, great collection, seeing some of the rarer kit for real was fantastic. Well done absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and the ability to have a go on the old games just made the experience all the more richer. Strongly recommended.

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.

A place that brings old memories and to remember with a smile 🙂 Amazing idea, a unique place in Portugal where you can find and remember an important part of the past of thousands of people that lived the experience of this amazing machines that were at the beginning of an era.

Uma viagem à infância! Foi bom recordar os momentos de infância passados à volta do spectrum.
Uma exposição muito completa e que explica muito bem o universo spectrum/sinclair.

so many old memories, and some new ones made. Visited the Load ZX Spectrum museum yesterday in Cantanhede, Portugal, it was brilliant, great collection, seeing some of the rarer kit for real was fantastic. Well done absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and the ability to have a go on the old games just made the experience all the more richer. Strongly recommended.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Load ZX Museum, and it was simply extraordinary! For anyone passionate about technology or nostalgic for the gadgets of yesteryear, this museum is an absolute gem.

It boasts an impressive collection from the world of Sinclair, featuring everything from early components, portable radios, and televisions to the wonderful "Spectrum" computers that served as an entire generation's gateway to this world.

What makes this museum truly special is the care, attention, and passion evident in the details, personified in the figure of its curator, João Diogo Ramos.

I recommend it 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 the ingenuity and visionary, creative and inventive personality of Clive Sinclair.

Great walk-through through memory lane, the first bits and bytes of personal computing, some gems of what other computing looked like at the time, and even a spot to remember how it was playing on it...

Some of the most fun I had in a museum in years!!

Zx spectrum Que viagem ao início do futuro! Excelente organização do espaço num museu de portas abertas.
Todos são bem vindos.

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.

Please, don't press just ENTER! An immersion in the early days of the personal computer, made with a lot of love and affection. Essential, maybe even mandatory, visit for children and graduates, acquaintances, enthusiasts or simply for those who want to understand a little more where the technological "life" comes from.A well-deserved tribute to a man who was well ahead of his time, who allowed us to get where we are today.

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.

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.

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.

Uma pérola escondida no centro de Portugal Uma pérola escondida no centro de Portugal.

Museu dedicado ao Spectrum da Sinclar, assim como à história da Timex.

Foi muito interessante rever as tecnologias da década de 80 num ambiente nostálgico. Alem do espólio fantástico, todo o espaço se encontra impecavelmente organizado de forma a conseguir transmitir os enquadramentos históricos de forma acertiva, mesmo para quem não é entusiasta de gaming ou dos anos 80.

Recomendo vivamente.

Plus: entrada gratuita.

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.

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.

Um dos mais fascinantes projetos que tenho visto. Parabéns pelo arrojo, pela criação e pelo futuro.

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!

Regresso ao futuro É literalmente um regresso ao futuro, é o voltar a um tempo onde tudo parecia mágico, desde o barulho das cassetes a todo um imaginário de que o futuro estava próximo.
Uma temática que abriu a mente a tanta gente e moldou a vida de outros tantos, tudo concentrado numa exposição curada por uma pessoa que mais do que entusiasta é um conhecedor apaixonado.
Visitar este espaço magnifico é um despertar de sentimentos que estavam adormecidos.
Obrigado pela experiência.

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

nostalgia positiva invocador de memorias felizes

Surpresa com amigos Não é fácil comentar a visita a este espaço. Surpreendente? É pouco. Paixão, muita paixão, é a única explicação para esta exposição. Mais do que uma viagem cronológica pela história e evolução desta marca, mais do que uma colecção, mais do que computadores, livros, jogos. Uma surpreendente exposição que nos mostra que a paixão não tem limites.
A visita guiada pelo colecionador João Diogo Ramos foi muito mais do que uma visita; foi um momento de partilha com um acolhimento maravilhoso em que a vontade era apenas parar o relógio e ficar ali.

Muitos muitos parabéns

Uma visita imperdível para entusiastas de tecnologia e almas nostálgicas Recentemente tive o prazer de visitar o Museu Load ZX e foi simplesmente extraordinário! Para qualquer pessoa apaixonada por tecnologia ou com nostalgia dos gadgets do passado, este museu é uma joia absoluta.

Tem uma coleção impressionante de todo o mundo sinclair, apresentando de tudo, desde os primeiros componentes, rádios e televisões portáteis até aos maravilhos computadores "spectrum" que foram uma porta de entrada de uma geração inteira para este mundo.

O que torna este museu verdadeiramente especial é o cuidado, a atenção e a paixão que notamos nos detalhes, personalizada na figura do seu curador João Diogo Ramos.

Recomendo vivamente este museu a qualquer pessoa, jovem ou velha, que aprecie a beleza e a história da tecnologia. Não é apenas um museu, é uma cápsula do tempo que celebra a engenhosidade e personalidade visionária, criativa e inventiva de Clive Sinclair.