THE HOME OF RETRO GAMING

In the heart of Leicestershire lies a building brimming with gaming history!

Featuring classic systems such as the Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga and Atari 2600. Gaming giants including Nintendo NES, Sega MegaDrive, Xbox and PlayStation. Plus the truly unique Virtuality VR systems and the one of a kind CD1200!

However we haven't got to the best bit! Everything is out to not only touch, but to play on! Using original hardware and with a colossal software library. It truly is a gamers paradise!

How to Visit

When

Normal opening hours are Saturdays &
Sundays from 10am until 3:30pm

Open on select bank holidays

Please check the opening schedule
for full details

Opening Schedule

Where

RCM House (Unit Q),
Troon Way Business Centre,
Humberstone Lane, Leicester, LE4 9HA


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Ample free onsite parking
Wheelchair friendly

Cost

Adults £8.50
Students (with NUS card)/ Carers £7.00
Children (between 4 - 15) £5.00
Children (under 4) Free
Concessions (disabled/ over 65) £5.00
Group ticket (1 adult, 4 children or 2 adults, 2 children or 3 adults) £24.00
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Special Events As Advertised


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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2023!

We have been awarded the Tripadvisors travelers' choice award for consistently earning great reviews from travellers and have been ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor

We currently sit as the 6th most popular attraction in Leicestershire and come 1st in the specialty museum category.

Check out our full reviews below;


Tripadvisor Reviews

What people are saying...

  • star rating  playable classic computers and games. Great arcade aswell  - Brilliant. Retro for the adults. Kids loved it also. Kids said, "best museum we've ever been to!!"
    Loads of the old computers and classic games- and you can play them.... read more

    avatar thumb Athi S
    31 March 2024

    star rating  We took the 38th Leicester Cubs and Scouts with a few parents to look at and play with some of the old style computers and the Guys that run... read more

    martindA1512BX
    1 September 2020

    star rating  We took my son and 5 friends here for his 12th birthday and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be back.

    avatar thumb Corey T
    8 January 2023
  • star rating  The Retro Compter Museum is a great museum for adults and childeren alike. For adults who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s there is a lot to recognise... read more

    Dorine71
    14 August 2019

    star rating  Retro computer museum is a fantastic place to revisit past computers and gaming systems. Andy and the team are very friendly and helpful. All systems are available to be played... read more

    Daniel L
    8 May 2022

    star rating  Retro gaming extravaganza  - Just superb. Probably the premier retro gaming museum and experience in England. The venue literally has everything you could experience. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolute fountain of knowledge... read more

    avatar thumb Donato P
    24 September 2023
  • star rating  Amazing place! Don’t know what I’d expected, but, this place exceeded them. So much stuff - so many that I’d even forgotten about, or had never even heard of!... read more

    charlotten482
    15 May 2022

    star rating  This place took me back to my childhood. Playing the actual games I played on BBC Master system when I was at school and my Amiga at home. ... read more

    mbutton175
    2 July 2022

    star rating  This place is great. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. So many consoles and games to play. Teenager loved it too, spent 4 hours there and... read more

    Fairy876
    22 September 2019

Events

We host and attend several special events throughout the year. View our opening schedule to see when we are open and where we will be attending external events.
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