Museo do Videoxogo

Museo do Videoxogo (MUVI) in Cangas is the first museum in Galicia and in all of Spain dedicated entirely to video games. Rather than treating games as mere entertainment, the museum presents them as a form of artistic expression and an educational tool, tracing their evolution from early arcade cabinets to modern consoles.

Where is the museum located?

MUVI sits at Rúa Aragón 2 in Cangas, a small town in the province of Pontevedra, facing Vigo across the Ría de Vigo. The location makes it an easy add-on for anyone exploring the Rías Baixas or the Morrazo peninsula, since Cangas is well connected by passenger ferry to Vigo on the opposite shore, allowing visitors to pair the museum with a stroll through the town and its nearby beaches.

How did the museum come about?

The museum first opened its doors in February 2019, marking the launch of the first institution of its kind in the country. As interest grew and the original space proved too small, MUVI relocated in September 2022 to a considerably larger venue of roughly 300 square meters, able to hold more than 100 visitors at once. That move made it possible to organize the collection into distinct themed areas rather than a single exhibition hall. In recognition of its cultural value, the Museo do Videoxogo was later admitted into Galicia's regional museum network, confirming its standing as more than just a local curiosity.

What will you see inside?

The collection includes more than 2,200 games, around 300 of which form part of Galicia's own gaming heritage, created by local developers or studios from the region. Alongside the software sit more than 400 hardware pieces — consoles, home computers, and peripherals — representing roughly 150 different systems spanning the history of the medium.

The exhibition is organized into several distinct zones:

Memory Room

A recreated teenager's bedroom from the 1980s, complete with period furniture, posters, and gaming gear, designed to place visitors directly inside the decade when video games first entered people's homes.

Experimentation Zone

A hands-on space where visitors can try out hardware and titles from different eras themselves, rather than viewing them only behind glass.

Davila Arcade Room

A recreated 1990s-style arcade hall equipped with 16 working arcade machines, giving older visitors a nostalgic trip and younger ones a glimpse of what gaming looked like before home consoles took over.

Interactivity is central to the museum's approach — most exhibits can be played rather than simply observed, setting MUVI apart from a typical static display.

When should you plan your visit?

The museum offers free access to its core exhibition as well as paid tickets covering the additional spaces, including the Memory Room, the Experimentation Zone, and the Arcade Room. Because opening hours can be limited during certain periods, it is worth checking the current schedule on muvi.gal or calling ahead on 986 112 931, particularly if visiting outside the summer season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the first video game museum in Spain? Yes. MUVI in Cangas opened in 2019 as the first museum of its kind in both Galicia and Spain as a whole.

How many games and hardware pieces does the museum hold? The collection totals more than 2,200 games and over 400 hardware items covering around 150 different systems, including numerous titles and machines tied to Galicia.

Can visitors actually play the games? Yes, hands-on interaction is a core part of the experience. The Experimentation Zone and the Davila Arcade Room, with its 16 arcade cabinets, let visitors play rather than just look.

How do you get to the museum from Vigo? Cangas sits across the Ría de Vigo from the city, so the easiest route is the passenger ferry connecting the two towns; the museum itself is in the center of Cangas at Rúa Aragón 2.