




National Videogames Museum
Looking for something to do with the kids? Then look no further than the National Videogame Museum!
The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames, celebrating and interrogating their history and culture over the last 50 years. The Museum features over 100 playable exhibits, from retro arcade machines to modern games consoles, alongside unique exhibitions which are carefully curated by our team of experts.
We preserve 5,000 objects of video game heritage for future generations through our collection. The NVM is the primary focus of the British Games Institute (BGI), our governing charity, that aims to educate the public on the art, science and technology of videogames.
Opening times:
Monday - Wednesday Closed
Thursday - Friday 1pm - 4pm (Quieter sessions)
Saturday - Sunday 10am - 1pm. 2pm - 5pm (Quieter session)
Costs to enter:
Adults - £14
Children - £11
Under 5's - Free but still need a ticket
Concessions - £12
Small Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) - £35
What to expect:
- Over 100 games and exhibitions
- Events
- No on-site Café - but they highly recommend Extra Life Gaming Lounge for all your café needs
- Wheelchair access. The museum is on one floor
- Audio Sensitivities - They can provide you with ear defenders - or buy your own here
- Accessible toilets - nearest Changing Places toilet is at The Crucible Theatre
Review of the National Videogame Museum:
"Loved it. Spent a good couple of hours playing games that I hadn’t seen for years and reading some of the history behind the industry. Girls 9 and 11 really enjoyed it also."
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:0014:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 13:0014:00 - 17:00 |



