16-02-2025
Museum to host pop-up arcade featuring 12 classic machines
A museum is set to host a pop-up arcade featuring 12 classic machines.
The Novium Museum in Chichester will have the arcade from February 14 to 22 as part of its "I Grew Up 80s" exhibition.
The arcade will feature 12 classic machines, including Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Centipede, Rampage, and Galaga.
The arcade is included at no additional cost with "I Grew Up 80s" exhibition entry.
Councillor John Cross, cabinet member for culture and events at Chichester District Council, said: "We are thrilled to be offering this fantastic pop-up arcade as part of our 'I Grew Up 80s' exhibition during February half-term.
"The 1980s was a defining decade for pop culture, and gaming played a huge role in that.
"Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering the classics for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the fun and creativity of the era."
To allow even more people to enjoy the exhibition and arcade, The Novium Museum will be staying open late on Friday, February 21.
Visitors are invited to drop in with friends after work to explore "I Grew Up 80s" and enjoy the retro gaming experience.
"I Grew Up 80s" offers a colourful trip down memory lane, capturing what childhood was like in the decade of cassette tapes, Rubik's Cubes, leg warmers, and shell suits.
With more than 200 nostalgic objects on display, from toys such as Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Transformers to iconic album covers featuring Queen, George Michael, Phil Collins, and Kate Bush, the exhibition celebrates the vibrancy and innovation of the 1980s.
The exhibition also includes interactive elements, allowing children to explore what childhood looked like for their parents through 80s dress-up, trivia, games, and hands-on activities.
Tickets to "I Grew Up 80s" cost £5 for adults, £3 for children, or £14 for a family of up to five (maximum 2 adults).
All arcade games are free to play with a valid exhibition entry wristband.
Booking in advance is recommended.
