Computerspielemuseum Berlin

The Computerspielemuseum Berlin displays over 300 objects documenting the evolution of video games from the earliest consoles to current systems. The collection spans multiple levels and presents machines, games, and technical equipment from different decades arranged in chronological order.

The museum was founded in 1997, later closed, and existed only online before reopening at its present location in 2011. The reopening at this new site made it an important center for preserving gaming history.

The museum displays period rooms furnished with original equipment, allowing visitors to experience firsthand how people engaged with games across different decades. These spaces show how gaming shaped leisure time and became part of everyday culture in different parts of the world.

The museum is easy to reach as it sits about 100 meters (330 feet) from Weberwiese metro station on the U5 line. Most exhibits are playable and interactive, allowing you to try out many games yourself and directly experience the equipment.

The collection includes rare pieces such as Poly-Play, a gaming machine from East Germany, and Nimrod from 1951, one of the earliest electronic gaming devices. These machines show how gaming technology emerged and evolved in different countries and under different political systems.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1997

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Gameshouse gGmbH

Address: Karl-Marx-Allee 93a 10243 Berlin

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00

Website: https://computerspielemuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 52.51769,13.44197

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43