ROSWELL, Ga. — In honor of Apple’s 50th anniversary, the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art will debut its landmark exhibition iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Billed as the first-of-its-kind showcase, the new permanent exhibition features more than 2,000 artifacts spread across 20,000 square feet, making it the largest public display of Apple products in the world.

Mimms Museum in Roswell to debut landmark Apple exhibition

The exhibition highlights the evolution of one of the most influential technology companies in history, from its earliest days in a garage to its transformative impact on personal computing, mobile devices, and design.

Visitors can expect to see rare prototypes, original hardware, handwritten manuals, and immersive installations inspired by Apple’s iconic products and advertising campaigns.

Exclusive Preview with Apple’s Earliest Pioneers

Ahead of the public opening, the museum hosted an intimate preview weekend that brought together five of Apple’s earliest employees for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the company’s origins.

The highlight was a Legacy Dinner, where Chris Espinosa, Daniel Kottke, George Crow, Randy Wigginton, and Taylor Pohlman joined museum leadership for a private first look at the exhibition.

Guests explored original artifacts—including Apple II computers and rare early prototypes—while sharing personal stories from Apple’s formative years.

The evening wrapped up with a panel discussion reflecting on their experiences and the foundational innovations that shaped the company.

“Apple has fundamentally shaped how we experience technology in our daily lives,” said Lonnie Mimms, founder and CEO of the Mimms Museum. “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.”

BYTE26 Fundraiser Raises Over $250,000

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the museum also held its annual fundraiser, BYTE26, which welcomed a sold-out crowd for an exclusive early preview of the iNSPIRE exhibition.

The event, combined with contributions specifically supporting the new exhibition and the museum’s educational programming, raised more than $250,000.

The funds will help sustain the exhibition as well as the museum’s broader mission to preserve technological artifacts and deliver engaging educational programs.

The iNSPIRE exhibition opens to the public on April 1, 2026—fittingly the anniversary of Apple’s founding—with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. and doors opening at noon.

It is expected to become a major draw for technology enthusiasts, historians, and families in the Atlanta metro area and beyond.

For more information and tickets, visit the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art website at mimmsmuseum.org.

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