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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
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What is the Computerspielemuseum Berlin?

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Walking Tour

Here at the Computerspielemuseum Berlin the worlds of history, technology, and entertainment converge to provide you with the best gaming experience. This really is one of a kind museum is based in Berlin, Germany and helps in understanding the development of computer games. Regardless of whether one is a gamer or simply a spectator, Computerspielemuseum Berlin is a place that nobody should miss.

A Journey of Discovering Gaming Timeline

The ‘Computerspielemuseum Berlin’ presents the history of computer games to its guests in an extraordinary way. Going over the timeline starting with the roots of gaming all the way to the current state of the industry, the museum contains numerous objects and installations which demonstrate the major moments and milestones in the evolution of gaming technology and popular culture.

As soon as visitors step foot inside the museum they are greeted with technology integrated into most of the exhibits. The showcased items are selected in a way that gives the visitor a detailed notion of the development of the computer games and their role in the contemporary society.

Explore the Exhibits

Apart from that, Computerspielemuseum Berlin has a great deal of games, consoles, and other relics of gaming to play in the museum. The main type of the classification is based on the eras; thus, it is easy for the visitor to get through all the stages of the evolution.

Some of the notable exhibits include:

Early Computer Games: Find out about the roots of computer gaming and look at how the industry was started.

Classic Consoles: A walk around comes with appreciating consoles such as Atari 2600, Ninentdo entertains system/ NES, Sega genesis.

Revolutionary Games: Read about entertaining games that marked the history of games: this list includes Pong, Super Mario Bros. and Minecraft.

Virtual Reality: Explore innovative installations of the games changing world, demonstrating the potential of the future virtual reality.

Interactive Fun for Everyone

The Visitors of the Computerspielemuseum Berlin not only come for enlightenment but also to be entertained. There are loads of gaming nostalgia and exhibits that are literally playable all over the museum and halls.

For instance, the Game Zone, is one of the most favorite sections of the museum where guests can enjoy playing such video games as those created in the 80ties and such games of the present day. You can dare your friends play an old school arcade game or you can go for present day popular eSports games.

Besides gaming, it also offers workshops, lectures and special events for people of all ages, of all time. From here you can find information about the development of games and even become one of the participants in a computer game tournament, if you are a fan of Computerspielemuseum Berlin.

Planning Your Visit

If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and want to explore the Computerspielemuseum, here are a few tips to make the most of your visit:

The latest on the opening hours and ticket prices can be obtained from the museum by visiting their website.

This is adviced if you do not wish to spend most of your time in the mobility space waiting in long ticket lines during heavy tourism periods.

It might take anyone more than three hours to explore the John F Kennedy Museum thus one should ensure he or she spends more than three hours or even a whole day in the museum.

So feel free to approach the well informed staff in case of any questions or suggestions.

Spend some time to check out the games at the Game Zone and activate a vintage games from different years.

Playing games at the Computerspielemuseum Berlin is like entering a gaming zone of its kind. It is a chance to study, to play, and to understand what role computer games play in today’s world. Thus, if you want to play in casinos or you just like the technology zone, never leave this extraordinary museum.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free