Play at New York’s Pinball Museum
Not a fan of traditional museums? Step into Modern Pinball NYC Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum invites you to test its collection of playable pinball machines.
This museum is permanently closed. See the list of other museums in New York.
What to Know About Modern Pinball NYC Arcade Museum
- Among all the museums in New York, this one stands apart. Modern Pinball NYC Arcade Museum is entirely dedicated to pinball machines.
- This isn’t a dusty museum where you read about pinball history through endless displays and explanations. The whole point is to actually play the 32 pinball machines on display. It’s your turn to play.
- The museum was founded in 2013 by Steve Epstein, a former arcade owner on Times Square, and Steve Zahler, New York’s reigning pinball champion and the 14th-ranked player in the United States. The space functions as both a museum and a showroom: if you fall in love with a machine, you can order one for your home.
What to See at Modern Pinball NYC Arcade Museum
- The museum’s concept is simple: play. You purchase a pass that gives you unlimited access to all the pinball machines. Four options are available: one hour, two hours, three hours, or a full day. Rack up high scores and make your mark on New York.
- Move from machine to machine to experience each one. Try the Metallica hard-rock themed pinball or test your powers on Spider-Man. Don’t miss the Beatles, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars machines either.
- At the back of the museum, you’ll also find arcade cabinets—the classic video games that filled cafes in the 1980s and 1990s. A real trip back in time.
Visiting Modern Pinball NYC Arcade Museum
- Address: 362 3rd Avenue, between 26th Street and 27th Street.
- Subway: 28 Street (lines 4, 5, and 6).
- Hours: Open daily from 11 am to midnight.
- Admission: Several passes are available, from one hour of play to unlimited play for the day. Choose your duration and book your entry through the ticket reservation module for Modern Pinball NYC Arcade Museum.