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Video Games Museum Heraklion - videogamesmuseum.org
THE MUSEUM
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
COLLECTION
OUR TEAM
VISIT
OPENING HOURS
TICKETS
ACCESS
TOUR
AUDIO GUIDE
WHAT'S ON
NEWS
PRESS RELEASES
EVENTS
MEDIA COVERAGE
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
ESHOP
SUPPORT
PARTNERS
VOLUNTEERING
DONATIONS
CONTACT
Member of
GRE
ENG
Video Games Museum
The
Video Games Museum
, located in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, invites you to discover the magic, evolution, and cultural significance of video games through a unique, interactive experience.
With hundreds of authentic consoles, thousands of physical games, and specially designed thematic spaces, the museum tells the story of gaming as a technological, artistic, and social phenomenon.
What's On
Temporary Exhibition
Minecraft in Ancient Greece
At the Video Games Museum, Minecraft becomes a bridge between digital play and ancient history. Through a permanent interactive station, visitors explore virtual reconstructions of Ancient Greek cities, monuments, and landscapes, discovering history through hands-on exploration and creative gameplay. This experience highlights how video games can function as powerful tools for education, imagination, and cultural engagement.
Skaramazuzu
Skaramazuzu is presented at the Video Games Museum as a contemporary example of narrative-driven game design. Defined by its hand-crafted visual style and surreal atmosphere, the game places emphasis on storytelling, emotional depth, and slow-paced exploration. Rather than relying on action or speed, Skaramazuzu invites players into a reflective experience focused on observation, interpretation, and connection with its world and characters.
Reky
Reky is featured at the Video Games Museum as a representative case of minimalist puzzle game design. Built around architectural logic, clean geometry, and visual clarity, the game challenges players through carefully constructed spatial problems. By stripping away excess elements, Reky demonstrates how simplicity in form can lead to complex thinking and a deeply rewarding gameplay experience.
Current Exhibitions & Showcases
Tickets
The
Video Games Museum
offers tickets for individual visitors, organized groups, as well as reduced-price tickets, depending on the visitor category.
The museum’s facilities are fully accessible, aiming to provide an inclusive and comfortable experience for all people.
General Admission
Reduced Admission
School Visits
Accessibility
Our news
Stay informed through the official website of the Video Games Museum about our news. Press releases, announcements, new additions to the collection, collaborations and all sorts of useful announcements will be posted on this page.
Press Releases
10 April 2026
The Video Games Museum at the Minoan RobotSports Competition Global Olympiad 2026
More...
Press Releases
10 April 2026
The Video Games Museum's participation in Japan Festival Greece 2026
More...
Events
07 March 2026
The Video Games Museum at the International Symposium of the University of Oxford on Video Game Preservation
More...
Press Releases
04 March 2026
The Presence of the Video Games Museum at Chess Festival Heraklion 2026
More...
Events
21 February 2026
Museum Talks: monthly online lecture series by the Video Games Museum
More...
Collection
Over the years, we have reached the present, with hundreds of consoles in our possession, creating a journey through time while highlighting the history and evolution of video games.
Xbox One S (Minecraft Edition)
Manufacturer:
Microsoft
The Xbox One S (Minecraft Edition) is a special collectible version of the Xbox One S console, released in 2017 as part of Microsoft’s strategy to associate its hardware with one of the most influential and widely recognized video games of all time, Minecraft.
More...
Nintendo 64 (Pikachu Edition)
Manufacturer:
Nintendo
The Nintendo 64 (Pikachu Edition) is a special collectible version of the Nintendo 64 console, released in the late 1990s during the peak of the global Pokémon phenomenon.
More...
Magnavox Odyssey
Manufacturer:
Magnavox
The Magnavox Odyssey was the first commercially available video game console in history, marking the beginning of home digital entertainment. Designed by Ralph H. Baer, its 1972 release laid the foundation for the booming video game industry.
More...
PSX
Manufacturer:
Sony
The PSX is a digital video recorder and media center that was released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2003. It was designed to be a combination of a PlayStation 2 console and a DVR, allowing users to not only play games but also record and watch TV shows and movies.
More...
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Manufacturer:
Nintendo
The Nintendo Virtual Boy is a video game console that was released in 1995 by Nintendo. It was marketed as the first console to offer true 3D graphics and was designed to be played in a virtual reality-style headset that displayed red and black monochrome graphics.
More...
THE MUSEUM
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
COLLECTION
OUR TEAM
VISIT
OPENING HOURS
TICKETS
ACCESS
TOUR
AUDIO GUIDE
WHAT'S ON
NEWS
PRESS RELEASES
EVENTS
MEDIA COVERAGE
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
ESHOP
SUPPORT
PARTNERS
VOLUNTEERING
DONATIONS
CONTACT
Member of
GRE
ENG
Video Games Museum
The
Video Games Museum
, located in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, invites you to discover the magic, evolution, and cultural significance of video games through a unique, interactive experience.
With hundreds of authentic consoles, thousands of physical games, and specially designed thematic spaces, the museum tells the story of gaming as a technological, artistic, and social phenomenon.
What's On
Temporary Exhibition
Minecraft in Ancient Greece
At the Video Games Museum, Minecraft becomes a bridge between digital play and ancient history. Through a permanent interactive station, visitors explore virtual reconstructions of Ancient Greek cities, monuments, and landscapes, discovering history through hands-on exploration and creative gameplay. This experience highlights how video games can function as powerful tools for education, imagination, and cultural engagement.
Skaramazuzu
Skaramazuzu is presented at the Video Games Museum as a contemporary example of narrative-driven game design. Defined by its hand-crafted visual style and surreal atmosphere, the game places emphasis on storytelling, emotional depth, and slow-paced exploration. Rather than relying on action or speed, Skaramazuzu invites players into a reflective experience focused on observation, interpretation, and connection with its world and characters.
Reky
Reky is featured at the Video Games Museum as a representative case of minimalist puzzle game design. Built around architectural logic, clean geometry, and visual clarity, the game challenges players through carefully constructed spatial problems. By stripping away excess elements, Reky demonstrates how simplicity in form can lead to complex thinking and a deeply rewarding gameplay experience.
Current Exhibitions & Showcases
Tickets
The
Video Games Museum
offers tickets for individual visitors, organized groups, as well as reduced-price tickets, depending on the visitor category.
The museum’s facilities are fully accessible, aiming to provide an inclusive and comfortable experience for all people.
General Admission
Reduced Admission
School Visits
Accessibility
Our news
Stay informed through the official website of the Video Games Museum about our news. Press releases, announcements, new additions to the collection, collaborations and all sorts of useful announcements will be posted on this page.
Press Releases
10 April 2026
The Video Games Museum at the Minoan RobotSports Competition Global Olympiad 2026
More...
Press Releases
10 April 2026
The Video Games Museum's participation in Japan Festival Greece 2026
More...
Events
07 March 2026
The Video Games Museum at the International Symposium of the University of Oxford on Video Game Preservation
More...
Press Releases
04 March 2026
The Presence of the Video Games Museum at Chess Festival Heraklion 2026
More...
Events
21 February 2026
Museum Talks: monthly online lecture series by the Video Games Museum
More...
Collection
Over the years, we have reached the present, with hundreds of consoles in our possession, creating a journey through time while highlighting the history and evolution of video games.
Xbox One S (Minecraft Edition)
Manufacturer:
Microsoft
The Xbox One S (Minecraft Edition) is a special collectible version of the Xbox One S console, released in 2017 as part of Microsoft’s strategy to associate its hardware with one of the most influential and widely recognized video games of all time, Minecraft.
More...
Nintendo 64 (Pikachu Edition)
Manufacturer:
Nintendo
The Nintendo 64 (Pikachu Edition) is a special collectible version of the Nintendo 64 console, released in the late 1990s during the peak of the global Pokémon phenomenon.
More...
Magnavox Odyssey
Manufacturer:
Magnavox
The Magnavox Odyssey was the first commercially available video game console in history, marking the beginning of home digital entertainment. Designed by Ralph H. Baer, its 1972 release laid the foundation for the booming video game industry.
More...
PSX
Manufacturer:
Sony
The PSX is a digital video recorder and media center that was released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2003. It was designed to be a combination of a PlayStation 2 console and a DVR, allowing users to not only play games but also record and watch TV shows and movies.
More...
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Manufacturer:
Nintendo
The Nintendo Virtual Boy is a video game console that was released in 1995 by Nintendo. It was marketed as the first console to offer true 3D graphics and was designed to be played in a virtual reality-style headset that displayed red and black monochrome graphics.
More...