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Best of Redmond – Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🏢 The Microsoft Visitor Center Is Closed — And A Lot of Us Never Went
Microsoft has permanently closed its public Visitor Center and Museum in Redmond after roughly 15 years, and many locals are just now realizing it’s gone. The space showcased company history, hands-on exhibits, and even Bill Gates’s original Altair 8800 computer. Microsoft issued a broad statement about aligning to business needs, but hasn’t shared a specific reason for the closure. If you always meant to go someday, you’re not alone — and this might be your reminder not to wait…
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