The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia, is debuting iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple, a sprawling exhibit opening April 1—the date Apple was founded. Spanning 20,000 square feet, it houses more than 2,000 artifacts, including rare prototypes, early computers, and immersive installations celebrating Apple’s iconic products. Visitors can explore every model of the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, plus an interactive display recreating the company’s legendary iPod ad campaigns. This exhibit, the largest public Apple showcase globally, offers a tangible journey through five decades of design and tech evolution.

The exhibit’s centerpiece includes original documentation from Apple’s early days and hands-on experiences like the interactive iPod installation. Photos from the launch reveal meticulously curated displays tracing Apple’s trajectory from the Apple I to the Vision Pro. By showcasing both celebrated products and behind-the-scenes relics, the exhibit bridges corporate history with cultural impact, appealing to tech enthusiasts and historians alike.

Meanwhile, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, hosts its own Apple@50 exhibit, featuring scheduled "Mactivations" where guests can test a replica original Macintosh. These interactive demos highlight Apple’s engineering milestones, from the Apple II to the Macintosh 128K. Both exhibits align with Apple’s global celebrations, including Tim Cook’s published letter reflecting on the company’s mission and live music events at flagship stores and landmarks worldwide.

Apple’s 50th-anniversary initiatives underscore its enduring influence on technology and design. By spotlighting physical artifacts and interactive experiences, the exhibits transform abstract corporate history into tangible storytelling, reinforcing Apple’s role as a cultural and innovation leader.