At the Computer Games Museum, experience the virtual worlds of today, as well as the games from your own youth and those of your parents and grandparents. With fully functional classics, rare finds and 3D simulators, you can take an interactive journey through the cultural history of gaming. You can try out most of them for yourself – including rare originals and milestones in the genre.
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Computerspielemuseum
Computerspielemuseum Berlin
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest collection spanning 70 years of computer games. And trace their impressively rapid and diverse development, which is exciting not just for fans.
With a permanent exhibition running from 1997 to 2000, the Computer Games Museum made its debut on Berlin’s cultural scene. After many long years of operating purely online, a fresh start came in 2011: the museum moved into listed premises on Karl-Marx-Allee – with a socialist ‘confectioner’s style’ exterior and, inside, classics from Atari, Nintendo, Sega and others. Indulge in nostalgia and see if you’re still a master at the consoles.
In the exhibition, you can discover more than 300 exhibits. Thousands more are stored in the archive. Highlights include, amongst others, the GDR-era Poly-Play arcade machine, the PainStation, Pong in all its variations, and the legendary Nimrod.
Starting in the 1950s, you’ll explore gaming culture beyond the consoles: play Pong in the 70s, Space Invaders in the 80s and Super Mario in the 90s in authentically furnished rooms.
In an 80s-style arcade, you can also play on original arcade machines.
Additional information
Hours:
- Daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Accessibility
The Computer Game Museum strives to make its exhibitions and offerings accessible to all visitors.
The museum is accessible at ground level. There is a small step at the entrance. A portable ramp is available for wheelchair users, and staff are happy to assist with its use.
The exhibition area is barrier-free, and there is also an accessible restroom.
Seating
Seating is available for visitors with limited mobility.
