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  We had a great time! The boys were blown away to see the pc's we had as kids We will definitely be back soon

    Bananasqueak
    24 March 2022

    star rating  Brilliant range of retro games and systems. The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful and can not just explain how to access the games but the background to them and... read more

    DanielS4182
    23 July 2022

    star rating  Had a great day and everyone there was friendly and interesting to talk to, I had a go on various systems including a Commodore PET and also the Virtuality, very... read more

    gsclarky
    8 May 2022
  • star rating  Visited the Retro Computer Museum multiple times and had always been a pleasurable experience. The volunteers are friendly, helpful and accommodating. The place offers a WIDE range of computers /... read more

    drbongo007
    10 May 2022

    star rating  The staff are amazing, couldn't praise them more. They happily share their knowledge and wisdom (which is vast!) It was our first visit trip and my son who's 10 had... read more

    283benjif
    15 May 2022

    star rating  Great place to cisit glad to see it back open friendly and polite staff lots of games and history to enjoy 10/10 would recommend.

    christopherkevins
    23 April 2022
  • star rating  A group of five of us - including my son, daughter and their cousin and boyfriend visited this wonderful place and enjoyed both the atmosphere and the ability to play... read more

    AndrewDJohsnon
    5 January 2020

    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  Superb every time - Wonderful place to visit. Accessible in my wheelchair and great fun. Friendly and helpful staff. Always a great experience

    N786FVrichardf
    24 September 2022

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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