Computer und Gaming Museum Wien — Attraction in Vienna

Pretty much a tourist trap. Most of the exhibits are boxes or games hidden behind glass. Whilst there are exhibits to play, only a tiny amount are on original hardware, while the rest are emulated systems plugged into flat screen monitors, and there are less than 10 of those. If you’re looking for a museum that covers the history of the home computer, this is not the place for you. If you like looking at Nintendo stuff, maybe you’ll enjoy it. We visited last week and spent just over half an hour looking around and trying things. At €9.50, this feels like poor value for money. The museum made little sense. One room featured just old electronics that had nothing to do with retro computers. Another featured a very random collection of reproduced movie items from Back to the Future, Men In Black, Harry Potter, Doctor Who and The X-files. why? What does this have to do with retro games? When looking at the machines themselves there are lots of reproduced boxes, but no machines, a lot of random Nintendo stuff that features far more than other machines in the museum. Worst of all is that the ‘facts’ displayed on the walls often have little or nothing in common with what your seeing. Knowing the biggest word you can type one handed isn’t that interesting and has nothing to do with the console it’s next to. Finally, check out the graveyard that features a few random machines dumped on some tables in various states of disassembly. No explanation is offered as to why or even what the machines are.

All told, this feels like a tourist trap hoping to pick up visitors leaving or not wanting to queue for the nearby...

A Digital Odyssey at the Computer Gaming Museum Vienna

The Computer Gaming Museum in Vienna is a fascinating journey through the evolution of video games and digital entertainment. This unique museum captivates visitors with its extensive collection of vintage consoles, rare games, and interactive exhibits. It's not just a haven for gaming enthusiasts but also a place of nostalgia and discovery for people of all ages.

One of the highlights is the hands-on experience, where you can actually play on some classic systems, offering a real trip down memory lane. The museum brilliantly narrates the history of gaming, from the earliest arcade machines to the latest virtual reality technologies.

The staff's knowledge and passion for gaming culture add to the enriching experience, making each visit both educational and entertaining. Their guided tours are highly recommended for a deeper insight into the gaming world's milestones.

The Computer Gaming Museum in Vienna is more than just a display of gaming hardware; it's a celebration of the art, technology, and community that gaming has fostered over the years. A must-visit for anyone interested in the digital revolution and the cultural...

I'm in Austria visiting with a friend and she recommended this museum to me knowing that I enjoy retro and modern video games. This place was really easy to find with Google maps, which I was initially a little worried about after hearing the museum was located in an old WWII bunker, but there was very clear signage all around it so you knew you were in the right place. Signage outlining gaming history over the years throughout the museum is in both German and English so this is completely accessible to English speaking tourists. Everything with a controller out was playable which was awesome! They had consoles like the Commodore 64 and GameCube as well as arcade cabinets and even a playable PS Vita kiosk. Depending on whether you take time to try out games I'd say it would take most people between 30 minutes to an hour to get through the museum. Highly recommend to any...