Play The Museum

We think videogames are for everyone. Forever.

Explore how they are made, who makes them, and even why they are made. Play over 100 games, learn their history and cultural importance and even make them at our unique museum!

We are open Thursday to Sunday and every day during the Sheffield school holidays!

Find us in Castle House, Sheffield, S3 8LN.

Fantastic place!! Must visit when about Sheffield.

Barbara – Google Reviews (Feb, 2023)

Discover, Play and Create Videogames

Our challenge is to deliver a world-class cultural centre at the heart of an active, diverse and inclusive games community. Attend workshops to learn how they are made and discover careers within the UK’s fastest growing creative industry.

The Animal Crossing Diaries

Explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of Animal Crossing players during the pandemic in our free online exhibition.

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Support Us

We believe that videogames
transform lives and we work with some of the poorest communities in the UK to help them play, collaborate and learn in our unique museum. Our charity relies on the support of donors, visitors, patrons, grant-giving trusts and sponsors to deliver our unique services and content to our communities.

Find Out More

The National Videogame Museum is run and governed by our parent charity the BGI, registered charity no. 1183530.

The BGI