Museums · East Midlands
The National Videogame Museum
In or near Catcliffe.
The National Videogame Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The National Videogame Museum is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The National Videogame Museum in Sheffield showcases the history and cultural significance of video games. Visitors can explore over 100 games, participate in workshops, and learn about game development in an interactive environment.
Place summary
The National Videogame Museum is located in the East Midlands. It showcases the history and culture of video gaming through interactive exhibits and displays. The museum aims to educate visitors about the evolution of video games and their impact on society.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3837, -1.4656
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S3 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Sunday; open every day during Sheffield school holidays
- Official site
- thenvm.org
Sources
- osm: way/175479469 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The National Videogame Museum?
- The National Videogame Museum is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S3 8LN), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is The National Videogame Museum?
- The National Videogame Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The National Videogame Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S3 8LN.
- How do I get to The National Videogame Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S3 8LN.