Museums and Science Centers
Indoor-Play
National Videogame Museum
Frisco museum of video game history with a free-play 1980s arcade, playable consoles, and decade-by-decade living rooms.
Ages
5–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~2hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Indoor
A walk through the entire history of video games from Pong to modern consoles, with a huge amount of it playable rather than behind glass. The recreated 1980s arcade is set to free play so kids can hammer the cabinets without feeding quarters. A living-room setup from each decade lets parents show kids exactly what they grew up on, which is the real draw here for millennial families. There is a giant playable Pong and a wall of consoles in chronological order. Older kids and teens who normally hate museums genuinely like this one.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Paid admission; arcade play included with entry, check current rates (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does National Videogame Museum cost?
- Admission to National Videogame Museum is paid. Paid admission; arcade play included with entry, check current rates (verify)
- What ages is National Videogame Museum good for?
- National Videogame Museum is best for kids ages 5 to 18+.
- Is National Videogame Museum stroller friendly?
- Yes, National Videogame Museum is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to National Videogame Museum?
- No, dogs are not allowed at National Videogame Museum.
- How hard is National Videogame Museum?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is National Videogame Museum free?
- No, there is a cost to visit National Videogame Museum. Paid admission; arcade play included with entry, check current rates (verify)
- What should I bring to National Videogame Museum?
- Nothing needed; arcade is set to free play
- How long does National Videogame Museum take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at National Videogame Museum.
- When is the best time to visit National Videogame Museum?
- Year-round. Closed some weekdays, so check hours before driving over.
- Is there parking at National Videogame Museum?
- Free lot at the Frisco Discovery Center off Dallas Parkway