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In November 2025, the “I Love 8-bit” exhibition arrived on loan at the Kouvola City Library, bringing a piece of digital cultural history into the heart of the library environment. The two-week loan period offered library patrons a unique opportunity to explore retro games and early computers in a way that differed from the traditional library experience.

The exhibition featured all the crowd favorites: classic retro games, iconic 8-bit computers, and the chance to try out the equipment firsthand. This made the exhibition particularly appealing both to older visitors, who were revisiting the games of their youth, and to younger visitors, for whom the experience offered a new perspective on the evolution of technology. For the library, the exhibition was also a significant success in terms of visitor numbers. It attracted new customer groups, particularly people interested in gaming and technology who had not necessarily used the library’s services before. The exhibition demonstrated that the library can serve as a versatile cultural space that combines elements of knowledge, entertainment, and community. For two weeks, “I Love 8-bit” brought computer culture into the library’s daily routine and enriched its activities in a new way. It not only showcased technology from the past but also reinforced the library’s role as a contemporary and engaging meeting place.

Örff, the hilarious game character from 1980’s that escaped from a computer game to the present day,  also visited Kouvola to entertain guests on November 8, 2025!

In early 2022, the Museum of Technology organized an exhibition titled I love 8-bit, which ran from February 16 to April 3, 2022. The exhibition offered visitors a nostalgic yet educational look at the world of 8-bit technology—a time when computers and video games were simpler but laid the foundation for today’s digital culture. The exhibition focused on early video games, home computers, and gaming culture, which evoked memories of childhood and youth for many visitors. At the same time, the exhibition offered younger generations the opportunity to learn about the origins of today’s technology. Interactivity was a key part of the experience: visitors were able to try out the games themselves, making the experience engaging and accessible. The exhibition proved to be extremely popular. During its run, the museum welcomed over 3,600 visitors, which speaks to the topic’s appeal and the exhibition’s successful execution. Thanks to its popularity, I love 8-bit did not remain just a local event but went on to tour across Finland. The traveling exhibition has since visited various locations 35 times, which is a significant achievement and a testament to its broad appeal. One reason for its popularity is that the exhibition is free of charge and easy to organize. Overall, I love 8-bit was a successful exhibition at the Museum of Technology that combined entertainment and learning. It highlighted the history of technological development in an engaging way and demonstrated that even simple innovations can have a lasting impact on culture and society.

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