Madrid: OXO Video Game Museum Entry & Interactive Play

Summary

Play classic games and explore gaming history in Madrid’s OXO Museum

You’ll walk through decades of gaming history at Madrid’s OXO Video Game Museum—testing classic consoles, exploring rare exhibits, and sharing laughs with locals and travelers alike. Two hours fly by as you touch, play, and relive memories in a grand old palace that somehow feels as playful as any arcade.

What’s the experience like?

Hands on the chunky controller, I fumbled through a round of Space Invaders while my friend tried to beat an old Sega high score nearby. The OXO Video Game Museum sits right in the middle of Madrid, but you’d never guess what’s inside from the palace doors. There’s this faint hum—arcade beeps mixed with laughter—and the smell of old electronics (plus a bit of popcorn from somewhere?). Our guide, Ana, grinned when she saw me stuck on Pac-Man. “Everyone thinks they’ll remember how,” she said. She was right.

The place is bigger than it looks—over 1,600 square meters, apparently—and every corner has something different. We wandered past glass cases with consoles from the 1950s (I didn’t even know some of these existed), then ended up in a room where kids and grandparents were both trying VR headsets. The temporary exhibition was all about Nintendo this time; Li laughed when I tried to pronounce “Famicom” in Spanish—probably butchered it. But nobody cared. It felt like everyone was just there to play or remember playing.

I kept thinking about the building itself—a 19th-century Elizabethan palace with creaky floors under all this neon and plastic. It’s fully wheelchair accessible, which surprised me for such an old place. We only had two hours but honestly could’ve stayed longer. There’s something about seeing parents explain Tetris to their kids that gets you right in the nostalgia bone, you know? I still think about that moment leaving the museum, blinking back into Madrid sunlight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore OXO Video Game Museum Madrid

• Arrive at OXO Video Game Museum
• Explore 70 years of video game history
• Play original consoles from 1950s
• Visit temporary exhibitions
• Experience classic and virtual reality games

Top questions

How long does entry to OXO Video Game Museum last?

Your ticket includes access for two hours inside the museum.

Is OXO Video Game Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible throughout the museum.

Where is OXO Video Game Museum located?

The museum is in central Madrid, inside a 19th-century Elizabethan palace.

Can children visit the OXO Video Game Museum?

Yes, children can visit and infants or small kids can use prams or strollers.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transport options are available close to the museum entrance.

Does admission include playing on original consoles?

Yes, you can play on original video game consoles from various decades during your visit.

Are service animals allowed at OXO Video Game Museum?

Yes, service animals are welcome inside the museum.

What’s included

Your day includes two-hour access to all interactive exhibits at Madrid’s OXO Video Game Museum—play vintage consoles, explore unique displays and temporary exhibitions—all within a fully wheelchair-accessible historic palace setting in central Madrid.