National Videogame Museum (United Kingdom) facts for kids
| Established | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sheffield England |
| Public transit access | Castle Square |
The National Videogame Museum is a super fun place in Sheffield, England. It's where you can explore and play all sorts of video games, from old classics to brand-new ones!
How the Museum Started
The story of the museum began in 2015. It first opened in Nottingham as the National Videogame Arcade (NVA). It was the world's first special place just for video games!
Then, in 2018, the NVA moved to Sheffield and found a new home in a building called Castle House. That's when it got its new name: the National Videogame Museum.
In November 2023, the museum celebrated its fifth birthday. It was their busiest year ever, with more than 50,000 people visiting the museum in Sheffield!
What You Can Play
The museum has many games you can actually play! They have lots of different game consoles and computers. You can try out both old and new gaming systems.
Here are some of the cool game systems you might find there:
- BBC Micro
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Sega Megadrive
- Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- PC
You can also play many different video games. Some of the games you might discover include:
