Our Exhibitions
The NVM is a treasure trove of both permanent and regularly changing exhibits.
There’s always something new to discover!
Some of our smaller exhibits are organised into something we call ‘Bundles’, groups of games that we’ve placed together to explore an idea.
Our exhibitions are carefully socially-distanced and staff fully trained to deliver a COVID-secure day-out that’s exciting, fully-playable and safe!
Here’s the full list of games you can play here at the moment…
Special Features
As well as our main exhibitions, we also have some special extras for you to enjoy. Here’s our pick…
The Arcade
Put away your coins! You can free-play your way through the collection of arcade games at the NVM.
Object of the Month
Videogames aren’t just code!
Every month, we select an object from our collection for you to explore…
Tough Bundle
Keep telling yourself it’s not the winning, it’s the taking part…
Play some of the toughest games in the world and see how long you can last.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Originally named Mr Needlemouse, you know and love him as Sonic!
Run, Jump and Spin your way through Sonic’s history in this FAST collection of games.
Gravity Bundle
What goes up… Doesn’t always come down.
Play with games that play with gravity.
Bonus Bundle
You usually have to be really good at a game to get to its bonus level.
Not now… Explore some famous bonus levels, with a helping hand from the NVM.
Text Box Bundle
The pen is mightier than the joypad.
Explore the world of words in our collection of text-based games.
Driving Bundle
Mirror, signal, manoeuvre…
Put your foot to the floor in this selection of different approaches to driving in videogames.
Words per Minute Bundle
Keyboards aren’t just for word-processing!
Explore this fascinating set of games that use the QWERTY keys in very different ways.
Super Mario
One of the most recognisable characters in all of pop-culture, see how Mario has evolved over 35 years in videogames!
Playthings
It’s not all playing!
Come and explore the treasures of the National Videogame Museum!
Made in Sheffield Bundle
Did you know the city of steel is also the city of games?
Play some of Sheffield’s greatest hits at the NVM!
Platform 14: Donkey Kong
14 versions of the same game for you to try.
Donkey Kong – all different, all the same!
