La Mecca del Videogioco
Video game museum run by volunteers in Gattorna di Moconesi, with historic consoles and arcade cabinets to play, open with free admission on the third Sunday of the month.
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About the museum
La Mecca del Videogioco presents itself as the first video game museum in Italy to be permanently open to the public. Born from the passion of collectors and enthusiasts and run entirely by volunteers, without public funding, it was officially inaugurated on 27 May 2012, after an earlier period of opening.
The venue is the Polimuseo di Gattorna, at the middle school of Gattorna di Moconesi. The museum displays curiosities and historic or rare pieces and lets visitors play various consoles and arcade cabinets. It also serves as a meeting place where enthusiasts exchange memories and information. Themed events and shared lunches are held regularly.
Highlights
- Historic consoles to try out
- Playable arcade cabinets
- Historic and rare pieces
- Free admission and free guided tour
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di videogiochi – Consoles, arcade cabinets and historic or rare video game pieces, some of which visitors can use.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Associazione di volontari
- Visitors per year
- approx. 500 (2022)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission, guided tour and play at the stations are free. Private openings for groups and surprise parties can be booked by writing to info@lameccadelvideogioco.it.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
Visitors can play freely with consoles and cabinets. By prior booking, surprise parties with a gift pack, a toast and, on request, a cake and themed decorations are possible.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By train to Chiavari or Genova Brignole station, then by bus: the journey takes about one hour (timetables at tigulliotrasporti.it).
By car from Genova Est about 29 minutes (24.8 km), from Chiavari about 34 minutes (26.5 km).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The guided tour is free. It is advisable to check the opening on Facebook or via WhatsApp at +39 328 225 6519. Private visits (a 2-hour opening, extendable, with guided tour, free play on the consoles and unlimited games on the cabinets) are booked by email. |
