OXO Video Game Museum

OXO Video Game Museum is Spain's first museum entirely dedicated to video games, set inside the historic quarter of Málaga. Opened to visitors on January 27, 2023, it spans five floors and roughly 2,000 square meters, mixing curated exhibits with hands-on play — more than 90% of the pieces on display can be operated directly rather than just viewed behind glass.

How do you get there?

The building sits in Málaga's historic center, within walking distance of the cathedral and the other landmarks that make up the old town, so it fits easily into a day spent exploring downtown on foot. The surrounding area is well connected to the rest of the city, meaning visitors arriving by public transport or taxi will have no trouble reaching it, and the central location makes it simple to combine with other nearby attractions in a single day.

What will you see inside?

The visit opens with a shared experience in a 3D immersive room built on Unreal Engine 5 technology — this sets the tone for everything that follows, pairing striking visuals with the story of how the industry evolved. From there, the route runs through spaces organized around three time frames: the past, present, and future of video games.

The first floor houses the permanent exhibition "70 Years of Video Game History," featuring more than 500 original pieces — from the earliest consoles and arcade cabinets to the hardware that defined later decades of digital entertainment. This is where the scale of the collection becomes clear, with major names from the games industry represented throughout, and the interactive setup lets visitors actually try historic devices rather than just read a label next to them.

The fourth floor is reserved for temporary exhibitions, so the museum's offering shifts over time and it's worth checking what's currently on display before a visit. The fifth floor is a rooftop terrace, Terraza Catedral, pairing city views with a food and drink offering — a natural place to unwind after the visit.

Who is this attraction for?

The heavily hands-on format — built around actually using the equipment rather than passively looking at display cases — works well both for gaming enthusiasts who already know the industry's history and for families looking for an unconventional activity for kids in central Málaga. The immersive opening and the three-era structure make it easy to follow even for visitors who never tracked console and game history closely but still want to understand how the industry got from early arcades to today's productions.

When should you visit?

Because the museum pairs a permanent collection with rotating temporary exhibitions on the fourth floor, the experience can vary a bit depending on when you go — it's worth checking what temporary program is running beforehand. The rooftop dining terrace on the fifth floor also makes this a good stop for a longer visit, combining the museum with a meal overlooking the old town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the OXO Video Game Museum located? The museum is in Málaga's historic quarter, close to the cathedral and the main landmarks of the old town.

How many floors does the museum have, and what's on each one? The building has five floors: the first holds the permanent exhibition "70 Years of Video Game History," the following spaces are split into the past, present, and future of gaming, the fourth floor hosts temporary exhibitions, and the fifth is the Terraza Catedral rooftop dining space.

Can visitors actually touch and play the exhibits? Yes, more than 90% of the exhibition is interactive — visitors can operate historic and modern gaming equipment directly rather than only viewing it from a distance.

Since when has the museum been open? OXO opened to the public on January 27, 2023, as Spain's first museum fully dedicated to video games.