Microsoft Visitor Center, Washington, United States
4.0 (238 reviews) Saturday: Spent Ranking #3 in Redmond Speciality Museums
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The Microsoft Visitor Center is located in Building 92 at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA. Inside the Microsoft Visitor Center you will see how Microsoft is Empowering People and Organizations around the world. Be able to get hands on with Microsoft's latest consumer technologies. As well as see a bit into the future, with cloud computing and other interactive displays. Photo I.D or Passport, may be required to obtain a Visitor Badge to enter the Microsoft Visitor Center. Parking is available on the surface lot in front of Building 92 in marked Visitor parking spots, with overflow parking next door at Garage 99 on 150th Ave (opposite side of Building 92 from the surface parking lot). This is the only area of the campus open for the public. Our hours change frequently, please contact us for the current weeks hours.
Address
15010 NE 36th St Building 92, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, WA 98052-5317
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Website
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/visitorcenter/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 21:17
User Ratings
4.0 based on (238 reviews)
Reviews
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4FiftyFifty5050 5:00 PM Mar 16, 2023
Good For Geeks
Our daughter works for Microsoft and, although she has been here for just over three years now, this was only our second trip and the first time we had been able to get to the Visitor Centre, Covid restrictions etc. This therefore might not be the most unbiased of reviews! My other half is much more into computing and gaming than I am and was fascinated by the history of the company, including exhibits of early computers and tech, especially the Altair 8800, something he knew about but which he had never seen in the flesh. There were lots of interactive opportunities but, when we were there, these were largely hogged by the younger generation! There is also a Microsoft Store with branded goods; everything from a pencil, through babygros, clothing, stationery, homewares up to laptops themselves. I think you do need to have a real interest in the company or some kind of connection to get the most out of the visit, but we found it interesting. The campus was rather quiet, so many employees are not yet back in person post covid, but I can imagine that things would have been absolutely buzzing back in the day.
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4Saranger 5:00 PM Feb 19, 2015
Find Building 92 if you're in the area
We first read about this in Wired magazine (Geek cred) and decided we'd find this on our recent visit to the Seattle area. Building on the Microsoft campus was easy to find. Ample visitor parking. When you come in the front door stop at the reception desk and just let them know you're going to the visitor center and Microsoft store. The visitor center briefly describes the founders of Microsoft and what they're doing today (two have since died). a couple of exhibits that had some fun artifacts. The rest of the VC was showcasing Microsoft products: XBox, Surface, phones, laptops, desktops, and new technologies. It was fun to walk through the gallery and test the products, check our email, look at a few maps, and wonder what kind of new things everyone is working on in other buildings! The store was a treat! Even if you're not a huge Microsoft user you can sill browse their selection of clothing, hats, trinkets, tech gear, and more. Something for everyone from baby to adult. I laughed at the baby onesie that said "Please change my diaper-I'm finished downloading." I picked up a nice Trust me. I'm a Geek. t-shirt for $10. There was a sale going on and my husband found a nice neoprene sleeve for his company-issued SurfacePro2 that was $6.95. What a deal!
