Computerspielemuseum
Computerspielemuseum
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Where Pac Man lives The first ever museum for computer games worldwide was founded in Berlin. You can embark on a magic time travel trip covering six decades of gaming history. Including Giant Joystick and Painstation, Arcade Hall plus the Wall of Hardware. A Berlin highlight in the trendy borough of Friedrichshain Kreuzberg. A mere 5 minutes away from Alexanderplatz (U5 Weberwiese). You can reach our museum very comfortably by cycling here. Whether you come from Alexanderplatz or from Warschauer Straße/Frankfurter Tor, you will find wide lanes for cycling on both sides of Karl-Marx-Allee and traffic lights for crossing. We have a number of cycle stands right next to our entrance. If you wish to start a cycling trip from here, feel free to ask for a free copy of Bike Map, which has a very convenient format to fit into almost any pocket.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Friedrichshain
When you arrive at Warschauer Strasse in the heart of the district, you have found one of Berlin’s party hotspots. At night in Friedrichshain, the energy is palpable and the streets of this old worker's quarter are full of street musicians. On one hand, you may find a bar with international crowds, electronic music, long lines and panoramic views - on the other, an outside venue by old train yards featuring decrepit buildings and live alternative music. No matter your taste, the best way to end a night out in Friedrichshain is sitting by the Spree River at the East side gallery, the longest and best preserved piece of the Berlin Wall, watching the sun rise over the beautiful Oberbaum Bridge.
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- Weberwiese • 3 min walk
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- LoverlacheLondon, United Kingdom27 contributionsReally fun place for a visitReally fun way to spend a few hours with our 8 year old. The adults loved looking at the retro games and consoles we remembered; our son just enjoyed the games. The different gaming rooms set up to show different decades are great plus the info about each game in German and English.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 11 February 2024
- TirregThe Netherlands6 contributionsCosy and playable museum!On a rainy day in Berlin, this museum is worthwhile! It is a cosy museum with the as good as complete history of video games. The whole decoration of the museum was light and accessible. And of course, there were playable games, ranging from consoles to arcade machines! Also, the famous Painstation is here, so if you dare.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 6 April 2024
- travelingfoodbagsAverill Park, New York73 contributionsHighlight for our pre teen boys, and the dads too!We rode the U from our Hotel and spent a couple hours in the late afternoon on the day we arrived. It is fairly small and compact but going on a weekday, it wasn’t over crowded at all. There are dozens of retro games to play included in your admission, as well as great hands on exhibits. We spent several hours playing with the kids and exploring on our own as it was easy to keep an eye on everyone in the space. Great museum for older kids and a way to add some excitement with the kids without walking or spending too much.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 July 2024
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KCC09876
Los Angeles, CA2,127 contributions
Oct 2021
Just a joy to relax and play some of my favorite video games, while also learning the history behind the industry. The level of details they put into recreating the different eras was exceptional. I hope they move to a bigger space and add more video games.
Written 15 October 2021
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Janet L
Somerset192 contributions
Feb 2023
Not sure why this isint hi-lighted more on the travel guide. The Museum is interactive as well as educational. The information provided at this museum is phenomenal, it gives a brilliant insight into the history of gaming. I think it suits adults & teenagers more than young children. Not only that it is located on Karl Marx Allee, formally Stalin Allee, which is lined with monumental eight-story buildings designed in the socialist classicism of the Soviet Union.
Written 18 February 2023
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Lisa M.
Vienna, Austria36 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Great Infos and a lot of old arcade games. The museum is very interactive and allows to experience the old times through joysticks or video games. The rooms are decorated in a lovely old way and my mother had a great look back to her times.
Written 2 August 2022
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1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
Too crowded alot of the games didn't work barely could play and overpriced for the experience. My ticket costed 29.90 Euro and I didn't even get to play 10 games only like 2. Also all the good games always had someone playing it so being in a line didn't even work 1/10 don't recommend.
Written 30 October 2024
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travelingfoodbags
Averill Park, NY73 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We rode the U from our Hotel and spent a couple hours in the late afternoon on the day we arrived. It is fairly small and compact but going on a weekday, it wasn’t over crowded at all. There are dozens of retro games to play included in your admission, as well as great hands on exhibits. We spent several hours playing with the kids and exploring on our own as it was easy to keep an eye on everyone in the space. Great museum for older kids and a way to add some excitement with the kids without walking or spending too much.
Written 16 July 2024
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Rakel P
Spain2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
A nice and fun experience. We were traveling with an 8-year-old boy.
But the museum closes at 20:00 and 19:45, without warning, they closed our shop and gave us no option to buy anything from the child. The boy and girl who were at the counter were not pleasant at all and when I asked them why it was closed if 15 minutes remained, they did not answer me. Very bad in front of the public.
But the museum closes at 20:00 and 19:45, without warning, they closed our shop and gave us no option to buy anything from the child. The boy and girl who were at the counter were not pleasant at all and when I asked them why it was closed if 15 minutes remained, they did not answer me. Very bad in front of the public.
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Written 26 July 2024
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Lou B
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We spent a fun couple of hours here with our two kids (6 and 12 years old).
There’s a lot of facts about gaming history, which is interesting as well as lots of different games and consoles to have a go on. There are retro arcade games as well as home consoles to try. My husband and I both loved the 90s bedroom set ups as it brought back happy memories, I particularly enjoyed playing Mario!
Definitely worth a visit, it’s close to a U-Bahn station so easy to get to from anywhere in Berlin. It’s worth prebooking tickets online. We had a 10:30am time slot and it wasn’t too busy.
There’s a lot of facts about gaming history, which is interesting as well as lots of different games and consoles to have a go on. There are retro arcade games as well as home consoles to try. My husband and I both loved the 90s bedroom set ups as it brought back happy memories, I particularly enjoyed playing Mario!
Definitely worth a visit, it’s close to a U-Bahn station so easy to get to from anywhere in Berlin. It’s worth prebooking tickets online. We had a 10:30am time slot and it wasn’t too busy.
Written 28 August 2023
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Departure12455589474
Berlin, Germany1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
When you think of a museum, you might think of normal objects that can only be looked at but not touched. The Computer Games Museum, on the other hand, takes a completely different approach. Here, visitors can expect a wealth of gaming fun for people of all ages. This small but exquisite museum houses an impressive collection of old video game consoles, including the famous classic, the Nintendo Entertainment System, which runs the famous Super Mario. In addition, there are other relics, such as the best-selling home computer, the Commodore 64, which reminds many visitors of the early days of computers.
The arcade area is particularly fascinating, with the old gaming machines lined up in a dark alleyway, giving you the feeling of sinking into a little gaming cave. Every gamer will find a piece of home here. There are generous portions of nostalgia for those who remember the early days of video games, and discovering treasures from long ago such as Donkey Kong will remind many a gamer of the good old days.
But the Computer Games Museum doesn't just offer retro games, there are also modern consoles and current games that give visitors the opportunity to explore the full diversity of the computer gaming world.
Within this extensive collection of consoles and games, the museum also offers an impressive wealth of information and stories about the history of video games. Here you can immerse yourself in the exciting stories of the pioneers and visionaries who have made a significant contribution to the development of this medium. Visitors learn how groundbreaking games and technologies came about and what lasting influence they have had on the world of entertainment. The Computer Games Museum proves to be a valuable resource for all those who not only want to play, but also want to understand how the world of video games became what it is today. This place not only celebrates the fun of gaming, but also pays tribute to the rich and fascinating history of this exciting industry.
The arcade area is particularly fascinating, with the old gaming machines lined up in a dark alleyway, giving you the feeling of sinking into a little gaming cave. Every gamer will find a piece of home here. There are generous portions of nostalgia for those who remember the early days of video games, and discovering treasures from long ago such as Donkey Kong will remind many a gamer of the good old days.
But the Computer Games Museum doesn't just offer retro games, there are also modern consoles and current games that give visitors the opportunity to explore the full diversity of the computer gaming world.
Within this extensive collection of consoles and games, the museum also offers an impressive wealth of information and stories about the history of video games. Here you can immerse yourself in the exciting stories of the pioneers and visionaries who have made a significant contribution to the development of this medium. Visitors learn how groundbreaking games and technologies came about and what lasting influence they have had on the world of entertainment. The Computer Games Museum proves to be a valuable resource for all those who not only want to play, but also want to understand how the world of video games became what it is today. This place not only celebrates the fun of gaming, but also pays tribute to the rich and fascinating history of this exciting industry.
Written 22 October 2023
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Sarah P
8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Fascinating tour of computer games, that was very nostalgic for parents as well as absorbing for preteens - who experienced the games we grew up with. All very interactive. Had to tear them away from frogger, space invaders, Tetris, Pac-Man, and pong! By far the museum we spent longest at on entire trip to Berlin. No cafe but places nearby. Very small and uninspired shop so also a cheap morning out.
Written 30 July 2023
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Loverlache
London, UK27 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Really fun way to spend a few hours with our 8 year old. The adults loved looking at the retro games and consoles we remembered; our son just enjoyed the games. The different gaming rooms set up to show different decades are great plus the info about each game in German and English.
Written 11 February 2024
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Are there lots of games for kids to play on? I'm sure I will like the nostalgia but my 9yo and 12yo will want to be hands on.
Written 19 July 2017
There were some old consoles playable when I was there, like Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, and Super Nintendo, as well as some 80s arcade games. The website implies that it's still hands on, so I think there's a good chance.
Written 19 July 2017
Hi, will your museum be closed on any days between December 26 and 30 please? I understand that you are open 7 days per week but I want to be sure winter hours at holiday time will be the same. Thank you.
Written 16 September 2015
I am not working in the museum either,typically all musea are open on these days (public is free so you want them in) so January 1st and Xmas will be closed others days if they are smart the open the doors.
Use the contactform on the website to get a response from the museum itselves (sorry rules forbid to put the URL here)
Good luck have fun! happy to help
Guido
Written 18 September 2015
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