the national videogame museum
The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to
videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames
for everyone. Forever.
Located in Sheffield city centre, The National Videogame Museum
[https://thenvm.org/] features over 100 playable exhibits, from retro arcade
machines to modern games consoles, alongside unique exhibitions. The
family-friendly Museum allows visitors to explore the history and culture of
videogames spanning 50 years through expertly curated displays featured in both
permanent and seasonal exhibitions [https://thenvm.org/exhibitions/].
Star objects on display shine a spotlight on gaming culture and history, while
children and adults alike can discover the importance of videogame preservation
through playable exhibits. Play arcade classics like Donkey Kong and Space
Invaders, battle it out between old rivals Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario,
or join family and friends in a variety of multiplayer games. Work together or
compete with favourites like Track & Field, Rockband, or Sheffield’s own party
game Gang Beasts or even discover games made exclusively for the NVM like Super
Snowball Fight Party [https://thenvm.org/games/super-snowball-fight-party/], a
six-player game created by the Museum’s own creative engineer!
Sheffield's strong game heritage is also celebrated in the Museum, hosting games
from the city and surrounding Yorkshire areas. Favourites include Sumo Digital’s
Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing, Gremlin Graphics’ Zool and Team 17’s Worms.
Alongside weekly openings throughout the year, the Museum is open every day
during the school holidays, where visitors can enjoy additional drop-in
workshops developed by the NVM’s award winning Learning Team. From designing a
videogame character to programming a mini-robot, the activities are both fun and
varied!
The National Videogame Museum also welcomes school trips
[https://thenvm.org/learning/educational-visits/] that include optional STEAM
based activities and workshops, while birthday parties and private hires are
also popular events available for bookings.
The NVM has step-free access and is all on one floor, making it accessible for
all wheelchair users, while ear defenders are also available on request for
visitors with audio sensitivities.
Come Play The Museum - perfect for videogame fans and those interested in its
culture of all ages.
