We hate 2020!

Just when we thought 2020 couldn't get any worse! We were about to re-open after many months of being closed but then disaster struck when a mains water pipe burst and flooded much of the ground floor of the museum.
Sadly re-opening has now been postponed. Read More >>>

No visitors, no workshops, no events, no school visits... no income. We know that things are tough for everyone right now, but if you can afford to help us through these tough times please donate what you can.

There's over 36,000 exhibits here! That should keep you occupied for a bit - get searching!

Or come and get involved on our social media channels ...

Thank you.

Atari

Atari was founded by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney in 1972 and was most well known for its home video game consoles and computers, as well as being a formidable force in the arcade games inductry. Along with pong, arguably their most important product was the Atari 2600 which shaped a generation ...