Museo dell'Intrattenimento Elettronico
Large display of working pinball machines, arcade cabinets, computers and consoles from 1971 to 2000, created by the elettroLudica association in Avezzano.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of a project launched in 2016 by the cultural association elettroLudica, a group of retrocomputing and retrogaming enthusiasts who have for years restored and preserved entertainment machines. It opened on 26 June 2021 with the support of the municipality of Avezzano.
Across about 1,500 square metres are displayed around 150 pinball machines and 200 arcade cabinets from all over the world, as well as more than 400 consoles, home computers, handheld games, cartridges and peripherals. The oldest pinball machine dates from 1968, and among the early arcade games is Computer Space, from 1971.
An in-house workshop restores the machines, which are kept in working order. The museum recreates the atmosphere of an amusement arcade and offers outreach activities on electronic, digital and musical culture, including for schools.
Highlights
- About 150 pinball machines and 200 arcade cabinets
- More than 400 consoles, home computers and handheld games
- Working machines to play freely
- Computer Space from 1971 and a pinball machine from 1968
- Restoration workshop
Permanent exhibition
- Esposizione permanente di intrattenimento elettronico – Pinball machines, arcade cabinets, consoles and home computers from 1971 to 2000, mostly working and playable.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Associazione culturale elettroLudica
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Via Pertini (autobus SCAV linea 2 e TUA)
Opposite the museum is a stop for urban buses (SCAV, line 2) and suburban buses (TUA, Avezzano–Luco dei Marsi/Trasacco/Villavallelonga line).
By car
Parking available
Large car park at the back of the building, reached from Via Samuel Morse (a side street of Via Pertini).
From Avezzano railway station the museum is about 3 km away. By car: A25 motorway, exit Avezzano. The entrance is on the lower right-hand side of the building; direct access from Via Pertini is mostly for pedestrians.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Not all the machines are always switched on: the oldest and most delicate ones are only activated at certain times. For information on the games available, you can contact the museum, including via WhatsApp or Telegram. Smoking, alcohol and gambling are not permitted in the museum. |
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