OXO Video Game Museum Malaga

Welcome to retro heaven. The OXO Video Game Museum, Situated in Plaza Siglo, Malaga, is one of Malaga’s newest attractions. As the name suggests, it is a video game museum. Now, some of you may be thinking, why should we visit a video game museum? Keep reading to see if the hype about this new museum is justified.

OXO Video Game Museum Review

The OXO Video Game Museum in Malaga hasn’t been opened long, just over one year. However, it has since become one of the best-rated attractions in Malaga. The reason it has become so popular is its uniqueness. I don’t think there is anything similar anywhere in the world. Not only that, but it is modern and well-designed, creating a very avant-garde presence.

The museum is housed in a very large building with three floors. The building could have been converted to a hotel, but as luck has it, an exciting interactive museum was born. The museum has three floors dedicated to the history of video games. On the ground floor there is a shop with access from the street that sell items of video game memorabilia. The access to the Oxo Video Game Museum is next door to the shop, through some automatic doors. The entrance to the museum is stunning, with modern LCD digital screens, neon lights and some retro machines.

What’s Inside This Interactive Video Game Museum?

As you would expect, a lot of old video game machines. However, this isn’t just about a few old video game consoles. The museum has a considerable range of very rare, early video game consoles on display. Most of these you can actually experience by playing them yourselves. The whole idea of the OXO Video Game museum is to create a fully interactive experience. This is one museum that you don’t need to worry about your kids touching things they shouldn’t.

The museum highlights the history of video game machines and consoles from the very first video games until the present day. You will be able to see through the decades how the technology has changed by playing each video game console. There are a some of the most well-known video game consoles as well as very rare consoles. As you would probably expect, there is a free play arcade featuring a collection of arcade machines. In this part of the museum you can enjoyvideo games from throughout the last 50 years. This is a fantastic chance to play arcade games that mostly don’t exist anymore, except for private collections. Younger people will get a chance to play the same arcade machines as their parents did. This will give them a unique chance to experience the difference from today’s video games.

There is an immersive 3D experience and the OXO museums version of temporary exhibitions. The temporary exhibition at the museum currently features Dinamic. This was the first Spanish video game company and the exhibition highlights their impact during the 1980s. The exhibition run until 24 November 2024, and we will keep you informed of future exhibitions at the OXO Video Game museum.

Is It Worth Visiting The OXO Video Game Museum?

Yes, the OXO Museum is worth visiting. I will share with you a few reasons why. The museum is unique as it is one of very few video game museums in the world right now. Furthermore, it is interactive. This means you can play almost everything, so it’s a family – friendly interactive museum. Besides, the entry price is very reasonable for the amount of free video games you can play. Of course, the most important factor is the amount of positive reviews. The OXO Video Game Museum has some of the highest reviews for any attraction in Malaga. A testament to the amount of work that has gone into Spain’s first video game museum.

This modern and interactive museum will appeal to many types of people. Firstly, the gamers of today’s younger generation will enjoy playing the video games of the past. They will be able to see the changes of progression of the technology from past to present. Older adults can to return to their childhoods and play the games that were enjoyed during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Even visitors that are not particularly interested in video games can’t help but become engaged. The vast amount of such interesting interactive exhibitions within the museum makes for an enjpyable visit. So, if you are visiting Malaga and want to experience something unique, fascinating and totally interactive, a visit to the OXO Video Game museum is a must.

How To Get To The OXO Museum Malaga?

If you are wondering how to get to the OXO museum in Malaga, it is easier than you think. The museum is located in the heart of Malaga’s historic old town at the Plaza Siglo number 2. This small square is located along Calle Granada, just a one-minute walk along Calle Molina Lario from Malaga Cathedral. The OXO Video Game museum’s centrally located position, means a visit can easily be added to almost any travel itinerary to Malaga’s old town.

If you are travelling by car to Malaga to visit the OXO Video Game Museum from outside Malaga centre, there is parking nearby. Enter Malaga and drive along the N-340 that passes Malaga port. Next to the Parque de Malaga is Plaza de la Marina, with public parking. Park your car inside the Parking Plaza de la Marina, exit the car park and walk up Calle Molina Larios. Keep walking past the cathedral to the end of the street. You will find the Museum on the right-hand side of Plaza Siglo. It takes about 3 minutes to walk from the Plaza de la Marina car park to the museum.

What Is The Best Time To Visit The OXO Video Game Museum?

As with most museums, there are busier and quieter times to make a visit. Since the OXO Video Game Museum has many interactive video games to play, visiting the museum would offer a better experience during a less busy time of day. After all, if you visit a video game museum, you would really want to play as many video games as possible. Visiting at a time of day with less fellow visitors will avoid waiting to play your favourite game and allow you to pass through the museum at a better pace.

So, what is the best time of day to visit the OXO Video Game Museum? The busiest time of the week is Saturday. If this is the only day you can visit, try to arrive at the opening time, as there are generally fewer people. Monday to Thursday are typically quieter, and again arriving at the opening time would mean the best chance of getting your hands on the most games to play. At around 3pm, is another good time to visit as there are mainly fewer visitors midweek at this time. Saturday and Sundays are busy throughout the day. Remember that during the season there will be busier and quieter times to visit, depending on how many people are visiting Malaga at a particular time.

OXO Museum Málaga Opening Times And Entry Price

The OXO video Game Museum is open 7 days a week from 11 am until 10 pm. Entry to the OXO Museum is 15 Euros for adults, children aged 6–13 years old, seniors and disabled individuals the entry is charged at 12 Euros. There is a special family ticket that costs 46 Euros for two adults and two children. It is highly recommended to arrive 2 hours before the museum closes, to allow plenty of time to enjoy the experience. OXO is generally open on most public holidays, but it is recommended to check before visiting.

Oxo Video Game Museum Madrid

It hasn’t been long since the OXO museum in Malaga opened its doors. Since then, the OXO museum has been a massive success, so it’s not surprising that a new OXO museum will soon open in Madrid. As we understand, the OXO Video Game Museum in Madrid will open just in time for Christmas. As work completes, Madrid will be able to experience the world of video game history in December 2024.

We can now confirm that the OXO Video Game Museum in Madrid will open to the public on the 4th December 2024. It is situated by the Plaza Callao in the centre of Madrid. It should be effortless to reach from most parts of the tourist area of central Madrid.