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Museum, 2012
Video Game Museum of Rome
Video game museum in Via Sabotino, Rome
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 2012
- Area
- 1,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 41°55′00″ N, 12°27′34″ E
- Address
- Via Sabotino, 4, Roma
History and description
The Video Game Museum of Rome (VIGAMUS) is an interactive video game museum that displays the history of video games. The first official announcement for the museum was at the Italian Videogame Developer Conference (IVDC) in 2010. The museum opened its doors to the public in October 2012. VIGAMUS is among the founding members and promoters of EFGAMP, the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects. This federation aims to find new opportunities of digital preservation, with a particular attention to video games.
Located in a large exhibition center, the museum is divided into different areas of video game history, starting with the Magnavox Odyssey. The collection displays 440 pieces of video game ephemera and has more than 100 panels with information about the history and background of the items displayed. Fifteen video game retrospectives give the viewers first-person knowledge of making certain games.
In addition to the regular exhibits, the museum also has different interactive areas for arcade games, console games, and an Oculus VR room.
Some of the unique items featured at the museum include the DOOM master disks and Crytek demo disks.
Video game tournaments and conventions
The museum often hosts themed nights or tournaments, such as their Dark Souls III Day and the 20th Anniversary of Pokémon Tournament. The museum invites guests to play in a tournament to win versions of the newly released games or themed prizes.
In November 2016, the museum partnered with the Leonardo Caltagirone Group to launch GAMEROME, a new video game convention.
Interactive areas
The console interactive areas feature 36 stations for visitor use, with new games added frequently. There are different themed corners and rooms, such as areas for The Witcher series of books and video games, and the SEGA Corner.
Launched in June 2016, this room houses the Oculus Rift DK2, sponsored by ASUS, visitors have a chance to play a variety of games in VR.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Video Game Museum of Rome».
Timeline
- 2012Founded
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Getting there
FlaminioTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Video Game Museum of RomeVia Sabotino, 4, Roma
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino17.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Video Game Museum of Rome?
Video Game Museum of Rome is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: Via Sabotino, 4, Roma. GPS coordinates: 41.91676, 12.45958.
What are the opening hours of Video Game Museum of Rome?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–20:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Video Game Museum of Rome?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Video Game Museum of Rome wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Video Game Museum of Rome?
Wikidata dates it to 2012.
What else is there to see near Video Game Museum of Rome?
Nearby you’ll find: Teatro delle Vittorie (300 m away), Historical and Cultural Institute of the Engineer Corps (700 m away), Casa museo Alberto Moravia (700 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 5 photos
- Oculus Room VIGAMUS — Aurath1138, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIGAMUS Doom Shareware Demo Disks — Barbiere1138, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIGAMUS E3 2000 Demo Disk of Crytek Engine — Barbiere1138, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIGAMUS Gallery 1 — Barbiere1138, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIGAMUS main hall — Barbiere1138, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences