National Videogame Museum
Frisco, Texas
The National Videogame Museum shows the creation and evolution of the videogame industry with the opportunity to play as many games as possible during your visit. Realizing the videogame industry needed to preserve the gaming history, this museum was created to preserve as many physical artifacts as possible for generations to come. Visitors will see a life-sized Mario, the world’s largest Pong console, computer games and handhelds to play. The rocking 80s arcade has music and over 40 arcade games that will have nostalgic parents playing alongside their kids in games like PacMan, Centipede, Pole Position, Galaga, Defender, Star Wars, and Space Invaders.
Special needs:
Wheelchair-friendly. Arcade room is moderately noisy due to multiple games played simultaneously. Consider non-peak hours for less visitor traffic.
Know before you go:
- Closed on Mondays
Discounts:
National Video Game Museum
8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 300
Frisco, TX 75034
(972)668-8400
www.nvmusa.org
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