Celebrate the Internet Archive's 25th Anniversary!
As the Internet Archive turns 25, we invite you on a journey from way back to way forward, through the pivotal moments when knowledge became more accessible for all. On this anniversary page you can:
- watch our virtual celebration
- create a video anniversary message
- tweet about how the Internet Archive has enhanced your life & work
- dive deep into our stories, collections & important milestones in an interactive timeline
- send us a donation for our birthday!
But first, go way back to 1996 when a young computer scientist named Brewster Kahle dreamed of building a “Library of Everything” for the digital age. A library containing all the published works of humankind, free to the public, built to last the ages. He named this digital library the Internet Archive. Its mission: to provide everyone with “Universal Access to All Knowledge.”
Read Brewster’s reflections on this 25 year milestone
Key Moments in Access to Knowledge
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Imagine the Future
From wayback, now we take you wayforward…to the year 2046. Travel with us twenty-five years into the future. Try out our Wayforward Machine to experience a world where access to knowledge is under siege.
Every Collection Tells a Story
Ways to Join in the Fun
Share an Anniversary Wish
How has the Internet Archive inspired you? What’s your favorite Internet Archive story? To tell us, just hit the “Record a video” button below.
Support our work
In 25 years, the Internet Archive and our community has accomplished so much. Together, we have built a world class library on the Internet. It’s all possible thanks to patrons around the world who are curious, generous, and preservation-minded, just like you.
If the Internet Archive has helped you over the last 25 years, that’s reason to celebrate! Please support our work.
Tweet an Anniversary Message
Have you ever recovered a lost web page in the Wayback Machine? Found a rare book online? Relived your favorite @GratefulDead concert?
Then join me in wishing the @InternetArchive a Happy 25th Anniversary!
Here’s to 25 more!
Anniversary.archive.org
#InternetArchive25
Happy 25th Anniversary @InternetArchive!
What would we do without the Wayback Machine, Open Library, Live Music Archive & more?
Thanks for being the Internet’s Library for 25 years!
Anniversary.archive.org
#InternetArchive25
Follow our Story #InternetArchive25
Member of the Press?
Interested in producing a story about the Internet Archive? We’ve got you covered with key statistics, logos, historical images, and photos. Contact press@archive.org to set up an interview or attend one of our anniversary events nationwide.