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Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum

31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington, MI 48334
248-626-5020
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Farmington
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The carnival memorabilia collection on the walls is loaded with wow-factor, irreplacable sideshow banners of the past. Many gimmicky, old coin-op machines that might have been tacky boardwalk staples sixty years ago but now show a slice of forgotten pop culture. Unique mechanical music machines too. These are side-by-side in the arcase with modern pinball and video games. Great atmosphere... More

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Wolverine Lake, Michigan, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Truly a unique place, kids had a blast. Looking forward to the next opportunity to go back.

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Howell, Michigan, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This place is absolutely crammed with coin-op machines. Was here on a Saturday night and the place was packed (lots of kids too). Had a great time looking at all the machines though. Lots of pinball here too, including some vintage machines.

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Detroit, Michigan
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is not your child's Chuck E Cheese. Yes there are games, yes there are tickets and prizes, but the similarities stop there. Marvin has collected most of these games over several decades and there are truly unique things to look at, see, and do in this little place. It may look a little skeezy when you walk in, but... More

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Troy, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Great place to bring kids, or be a kid yourself. It used to seem a lot cooler when I was young, but still worth going, particularly if you've never been before.

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Midland, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This is arguably the best arcade ever. I visited with my 7 year old daughter, 9 year old son and 15 year old son and all had a great time. We spent no more than going to a movie (estimate that at $12 times 4 people so $48 total) and we played a lot for 2+ hours. The vintage machines... More

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roseville, MI
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This place is all what the individual makes of it. Yes, it is in an odd location, and it is cramped. But, wow, what a neat collection of contraptions,old saloon games, video games from my childhood, and many other things. There are about ten good pinball machines, including some real classics like the Addams Family, the Simpsons, etc. I loved... More

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Whitmore Lake, Michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Place is just amazing. Can't understand why any parent would take to Chuck E Cheese after visiting Marvins. Great for all ages, and bucket list for the mid west.

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Lots of ways to waste money but not many of the old time favorites. Plus it isn't particularly clean and very difficult to find.

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Southgate, Michigan
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Awesome place, great place to take out of town visitors!

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