Mimms Museum Debuts Landmark Apple Exhibition Marking 50 Years of Innovation

Largest public display of Apple artifacts opens in Roswell on April 1, following an exclusive preview with early Apple employees

In celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary, Mimms Museum of Technology and Art (Mimms Museum) will debut a new permanent exhibition — iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple — on April 1. This first-of-its-kind exhibition will showcase more than 2,000 artifacts across 20,000 square feet, making it the largest public display of Apple products in the world.

A small group of people are looking at an exhibit display from the early days of Apple computers. — Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

Ahead of the public opening, the museum hosted an exclusive preview weekend featuring five of Apple’s earliest employees, offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the origins of one of the most influential companies in modern history.

Legacy Dinner and early days of Apple

The preview included a Legacy Dinner, where early Apple employees, Chris Espinosa, Daniel Kottke, George Crow, Randy Wigginton and Taylor Pohlman, joined museum leadership for an intimate first look at the exhibition.

A large room full of people are sitting at tables for a fundraising gala at the Mimms Museum in Roswell, Georgia. — Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

Guests revisited the early days of Apple, sharing personal stories while viewing original artifacts such as handwritten manuals, Apple II computers and rare prototypes. The evening concluded with a panel discussion exploring their experiences and the foundation of Apple’s innovations.

Guests at a fundraising gala at Mimms Museum in Roswell, Georgia are standing in front of an exhibit display on the early days of Apple computers. — Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

“Apple has fundamentally shaped how we experience technology in our daily lives,” said Lonnie Mimms, founder and CEO of Mimms Museum, through an announcement about the event. “Sharing this exhibition with some of the original minds behind these innovations, and seeing their reactions to the artifacts on display, was an incredibly meaningful way to introduce this new permanent exhibition.”

About the exhibit

The new exhibit will offer visitors a unique look into one of the most influential brands in modern history, highlighting early computers, rare prototypes, original documentation and immersive installations inspired by Apple’s most iconic products and campaigns.

Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

Together, it creates a multigenerational experience that explores the evolution of technology and its impact on society.

“Our hope is this exhibit will inspire future innovators to think creatively, pursue their passions and imagine what’s possible,” said Rena Youngblood, executive director of Mimms Museum.

Annual fundraiser for educational programming

Two women are walking through a display of colorful display of computer screens at the Mimms Museum in Roswell, Georgia. — Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

In addition to news about the opening of the exhibit, Mimms Museum shared a recap of their successful March fundraiser. On March 21, the museum hosted its annual fundraiser, BYTE26, welcoming a sold-out crowd for an exclusive preview of the exhibit ahead of its official opening.

An audience of people at a fundraising dinner. One woman with dark hair is holding two number signs up in the air (139 and 140) and smiling with her eyes closed. — Photo courtesy of Mimms Museum of Technology and Art.

The event and contributions for “iNSPIRE” have brought in more than $250,000 to support the new exhibition and the museum’s ongoing educational programming.

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