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If you live in Georgia, there's a new exhibit you can visit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary

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Why This Matters

The new exhibit at the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Georgia offers a comprehensive and immersive look into Apple's 50-year history, showcasing rare artifacts and iconic products. This highlights the enduring influence of Apple on the tech industry and consumer culture, providing both enthusiasts and the general public a unique opportunity to explore the company's evolution. Such exhibits underscore the importance of technological innovation and history preservation in shaping future developments.

Key Takeaways

The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia is debuting a new exhibit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. The exhibit, iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple, is set to open on April 1, the date the company was founded, and includes "more than 2,000 artifacts across 20,000 square feet, making it the largest public display of Apple products in the world."

iNSPIRE is supposed to offer "a unique look" into Apple, by "highlighting early computers, rare prototypes, original documentation and immersive installations inspired by Apple’s most iconic products and campaigns." Based on photos shared from the exhibit's launch event, that includes displays of every model of key products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, and an interactive installation that inserts you in the company's iconic iPod ads.

If you're based on the west coast of the US, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California is also displaying its own "Apple@50" exhibit, and running what it calls "Mactivations," scheduled demos where you can interact with a reproduction of an original Macintosh.

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Apple's own celebrations have included a published letter from CEO Tim Cook ruminating on the company's mission, and live music events at the company's stores, offices and select landmarks around the world.