National Videogame Museum

About us

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.

At The National Videogame Museum we feature over 100 playable exhibits, from retro arcade machines to modern games consoles, alongside unique exhibitions. Our 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.

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. You can 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, a six-player game created by our own creative engineer!

Sheffield's strong game heritage is also celebrated in our musem, 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 National Videogame Museum is open every day during the school holidays, where visitors can enjoy additional drop-in workshops developed by our award winning Learning Team. 

We also welcome school trips 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.

Opening hours

Please visit our website to find out about our opening hours.

Photo credit: National Videogame Museum (NVM)