Video Games Museum

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The Video Games Museum is located in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It opened to the public on 1 January 2025.[1] The museum is dedicated to the history, preservation, and public presentation of video games as cultural and technological heritage.[2]

History

The museum opened to the public on 1 January 2025.[1] Greek media later covered its official inauguration in Heraklion.[3]

Collection and exhibitions

The museum presents the history and development of video games through consoles, games, and related artifacts.[2][4] Greek media coverage has described it as a museum space dedicated to the history of digital play, including permanent and interactive exhibition sections.[3][4]

The museum's first temporary exhibition, Choose Your Weapon, focused on the history and evolution of video game controllers.[1] In February 2026, it presented Pixel and Sound, a temporary exhibition focused on music and sound in video games.[3]

Preservation and public activity

The museum has participated in public discussions around videogame preservation and collections management.[5]

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