Blog Posts Museum Computer Network and the Smithsonian Institution: Support and Encouragement April 18, 2017 by David Bridge, Volunteer, Institutional History Division In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Museum Computer Network, this second blog explores the early interactions of MCN with the Smithsonian. Museum Computer Network and the Smithsonian Institution: The Vision April 13, 2017 by David Bridge, Volunteer, Institutional History Division In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Museum Computer Network, this first blog explores the early interactions of MCN with the Smithsonian. Produced by the Smithsonian Institution Archives. For copyright questions, please see the Terms of Use.