Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

Review №1

Rating: 5

A must see whenever visiting Austin. So much nostalgia and fun. Well worth your time.

Date: 13 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

A cool visit in Austin. It almost feels like a collectors passion project. It was fun to play all the arcade games you want. It did smell bad.. but it goes away once you get used to it.

Date: 14 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Super cool spot! Come check it out. :)

Date: 3 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Awesome place. Super nostalgic and playing the old arcades was super fun!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

One of the best attractions in Austin! TTM will jostle every nostalgia cell in your body. Toys, toys, and more toys, and an excellent selection of arcade cabs and pinball tables to keep you and your family occupied for hours. Requires multiple trips to see everything! Visited on

Date: 5 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Awesome... so much fun!! Brings you back.

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Amazing games and toys, you must visit.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Very impressive displays! Nice distraction from the heat. The scavenger hunt was great.

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Was in town for work, and saw this near my hotel. Great time! Nice trip down memory lane, and a good value for the cost of admission. My coworker and I beat Contra for old time sake and havent laughed so much in a long time. Spent 2hrs there, could have easily stayed longer.

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Im a child of the 80s this was a fun trip memory lane, from arcades to old toys, recommended.

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Great store!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

I was expecting more

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

A great little place to revisit your childhood. The arcade games are free to use and are some of the more popular units of the 90s. They also serve some fresh drinks and snacks while you explore the endless action-packed dioramas.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great place for memories

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

So many cool displays and tons of fun games all free to play with admissions!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The coolest place I ve ever been. The GI Joe collection is unbelievable. Definitely recommend stopping in.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

So fun! Absolutely loved this place and all the nostalgia.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great value for the experience you get, the nostalgia is crazy in this place and there are some games that make it 10X worth it to come here. All games are free after entry so be here all day if you want. Good mix of retro and some modern stuff too! Friendly staff as well! Thanks a lot. (Get charging cables for Xbox 360 controllers)

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Journey down the memory lane. Gen. X would definitely feel nostalgic there.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Excellent shot to revisit yesteryear. Of course thats the 80s and 90s but for toys and games those were the golden years. Compared to other arcade and shops this place is hands down the best. Not only their awesome you displays and collections but their collection of arcade games and consoles that are free okay with a day pass. Highly recommended. Though I thought the kraken was a lot scarier in the movie...

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

AWESOME I LOVE THIS PLACE I LOVE COLLECTING RAHH

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Such a cool place! We basically spent all day inside (you are given the option to come and go once you pay for your pass) playing some very nostalgic arcade games, demo set ups and different consoles over the decades! Worth the money & great place to beat the heat!

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The ultimate collection of toys, games, and pinball from the 80s and 90s! A must see attraction!

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Awesome find downtown.Must go for retro.Games staff super friendly and helpful

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

This is the coolest place in Texas. So many toys to look at, action figures you didn t even know existed, many still in the original packaging! Awesome arcade cabinets and pinball machines! Worth the visit twice.

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Awesome place!!!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

One of the best places to visit Austin for! Staff was very friendly and helpful in the scavenger hunt. Its the biggest treasure trove of toys I have seen in Austin and a great memory trip to the past with its large video game collection and movie memorabilia and props! Very happy to have donated to add more to this special museum of toy history.

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Awesome museum! Must see!

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Takes you back to your childhood and so many classic games. Definitely recommend

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Awesome I had so much playing the arcade games, and the scavenger hunt was great. Better than barcade nyc.

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great stop on my visit in Austin! Some unique and fun finds. The staff is very friendly!

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Amazing place, must see!

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Great place to find unusual and rare to find vintage toys. Kids loved it! Excellent custumer service.

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Amazing, nostalgic collection. The vintage games and collections are great fun. Give yourself plenty of time.

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Really fun museum with a lot of toys to see and games to play!

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

So much fun and nostalgia! What an amazing idea. I felt like a kid in a candy store. I loved that all the games were unlocked for unlimited play. The man running the show was so knowledgeable and helpful. He helped me with a pinball trick and answered all of my flowing questions about different games and even when I asked about Tamagotchis, he pulled out a keychain full of them for me to look at. An incredible interactive museum! I hope to be back again soon. Update: I went back again two days later, this time with my husband, after an initial solo trip. It was super fun again and we played some two-player games, including completing the full House of the Dead game, which was made possible by unlimited lives, I can t even imagine how much it would have cost in regular plan mode. I also finally conquered the Dance Dance machine beginner levels, it was so fun to have the time and freedom to figure the games out with unlimited play. So much fun, highly recommend a visit or more!

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Had fun looking at all the toys from childhood. Could have spent all day playing all the old video games. Thanks.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This place is so fun! Lots of games and old arcade pin ball machines. Love the scavenger hunt!

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Yo! You gotta check out this place! Its like a total throwback to my childhood. They have all these nostalgic toys and video games from back in the day. N64, Super Nintendo, Xbox, PS2, you name it! I felt like a kid again, reliving all my favorite memories. It was awesome!

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great fun, awesome displays, fun games on free play, and friendly staff!

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Traveling and walked into this cool lil gem of a store! Got some Godzilla stuff which really made me happy!!!! GO TITANS

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Such an amazing place, honestly overwhelming with how much nerd stuff there is! And retro games!

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Really great nostalgia trip full of memories! Fun retro and arcade machines free of charge. Museum had some really cool bespoke pieces - including Quake II - a personal favourite.

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

So fun for 80 s kids.

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Nostalgic experience to our childhood.

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Stop in on a whim and had a blast!!! The nostalgia overload was awesome! Makes me want to find all my toys out them out again (maybe even sell them)

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

This place is awesome. Really takes you back.

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Really fun and I wish I had more time! They have a scavenger hunt to do as you go through it and that adds an extra layer of fun. The machines are on free play. Delightful little stop in downtown Austin.

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

So much cool stuff! Will need to revisit soon!

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Fanatic place for all game and TV show lovers

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Awesome place, Awesome arcades and toys loved it. Have a drink and a nice walk around.

Date: a month ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Awesome!

Date: a month ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Wonderful mesuem

Date: a month ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Its an amazing place

Date: a month ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Just amazing!!

Date: a month ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

LOVE THIS SHOP!!!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Wonderful place, made me feel like i was a kid again!

Date: a month ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Very cool shop

Date: a month ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Had a great time! One blast from the past after another. Well worth the price of admission if you re in downtown Austin!

Date: a month ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

A bit small, but still an awesome place to see the toys of yesteryear. Plus, tons of arcade and console games to play if youd like, with pretty good parking just up the street.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Go for the toy collections, stay for the arcade machines. An impressive and hugely nostalgic collection of toys and pop culture memorabilia that ll leave you feeling like a kid again. The owner Caleb was knowledgeable, humble and welcoming. If you were ever a child, I highly recommend a visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

This is a nostalgia bomb with only the best people working and touring this toy museum. Thanks for having me. Cheers!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

This is an amazing part of video game history! If you re in Austin, you should check it out.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Stopped at the Texas Toy Museum and it was amazing. A time-travel experience filled with nostalgia and amazing toys. Dee was great!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

This place is wonderful! A blast from the past of fun and nostalgia. With amazingly friendly staff and great arcade games. Great for kids and adults!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Make sure you do the scavenger hunt - finding Waldo was insane! Would definitely come back here again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

we had such an incredible experience at the Texas Toy Museum. Coming in from out of state for a nerdy convention, this place was it! Also scavenger hunt was awesome!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

This place is amazing, if your in Austin you should definitely come visit

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Best hidden gem in downtown. You must go. Just is the best

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

From an out of state 90s child this place is amazing!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great experience you must and see and experience. Blast from the past!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

The museum was cool, and all we found Waldo. I think everybody should go.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

What a cool place! Could play games in here all day! Takes me back to memories and would recommend to all my gen X and 80 lovers!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

We had a blast. I especially loved playing the old Super Mario games and a looking at the extensive collections of TMNT, Barbie, Lego, He-Man, and The Simpsons. We did a little scavenger hunt and all of the games were endless play. The only negative is that it needs to be cleaned up a bit. There s a lot of dust in the exhibits and pieces not in place.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Fantastic blast from the past!!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

They had some cool things but the staff was rude. I found some magazines in a discounted box and the cashier girl treated me as if I was lying about where I found them. I don t know much about these kinds of things I just happened to like them. They still sold them to me discounted but had an attitude like if it was my fault. Me and my bf both left feeling awkward.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

They had a scavenger hunt, which added a layer of fun and learning (we had to look up a dewback, and we did find it). My friend and I had a great time walking through the space and looking at all of the toy displays. We appreciated the casual atmosphere which allowed us to observe the collection and share our memories, which was better than reading placards about the toy s history. Plus, we were able to research any question we had on our own. We played a couple of games, too. This place would be great to get to know someone and for a family to take their kids and share their childhood memories.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

As a child of the 80 s and 90 s, this museum was nothing short of incredible! Well worth the price of admission and I am sure it will invoke tears of joy as you reminisce about the times when you were growing up! WELL deserving of my 5 star rating! Try the Scavenger Hunt while you re there too!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Awesome place, cool retro vide and great selection of old arcade games.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved this place. If you grew up in 80s and 90s everything is here! It s really uncanny to have all this stuff in one place. A must visit for sure.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

This place was great! Throwback to the good old days. My husband and I spent hours here with our teenagers. Played lots of great video games and just reminisced about growing up with the things we found here. Its definitely a good place to check out if youre in the area.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

Only basicly the 70s and 80s toys and to me $17 is pretty spendy to not even get a souvenir the proverbial BUT the cashier lady was personable, kind, and let us get a few pictures and give our support pets a cool spot out of the heat. PS- The response from the owner here is super unhealthy and full of lies. They have cameras there feel FREE to post our interaction in NO WAY did I try to extort you all. As my many hundreds of other review spots can verify I simply ASKED if it was okay to take pictures inside as I do reviews and the interaction was kind and courteous from your employee. I stated I was grateful to be able to even come in. Now after your response AS ALL CAN SEE Id for sure suggest not spending the $17. to see mostly 20 years worth of toys as you yourself said. Your employee stated it was mostly toys from the 70s and 80s. But your response is factually an indication of how the ownership is. I feel sad for the employees based on your interaction here. Again our interaction was good bet you DONT post the interaction from your cameras proving youre lying because you didnt like an honest review. In My opinion through all of this there are WAY better ways to spend $17 in Austin and feel you got your monies worth!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Very cool store i would recommend this to anyone and i definitely want to come back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Texas Toy Museum rules ! Everybody there is nice and the endless selection of video games makes it my favorite place to visit

Date: 3 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Pretty good for the price and you can come back later on in the day if you get bored or grab some food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Incredible and fun place! Can t recommend enough!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Our family of 4 had over an hour of fun doing their scavenger hunt and playing all their fun games. Highly recommend all the nostalgic fun of seeing all the fun toys of our childhood!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Games were fun to play you get to also do a little scavenger hunt looking at the collectibles and having a great time playing childhood games

Date: 4 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 2

It s two (smelly) rooms that contain a few displays and a few grimey arcade machines. I wouldn t call this a museum.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

if you grew up in the 80s and 90s, this place is a must. My wife and I had such a great time. We spent about 3.5 hours in there looking at and playing games This is a must Visited on

Date: 4 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

This was such a cute place and the scavenger hunt was really fun to do. I can t believe we stumbled upon this place by accident and it wasn t on any top things to do and see in Austin. Brought back a lot of my childhood from the 90s. Be aware it is a small place that is a little cramped, but there are so many toys and arcade games to play. If you have the time, check it out!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Every game/you you can imagine from your childhood!! So fun!! Highly recommend stopping in if you are in Austin!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

So nostalgic. I felt like I was a kid again. Must visit while in Austin!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Amazing walk down memory lane. This is a great spot if you are visiting Austin.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This place is an absolute gem and a great place to go and spend a few hours! We spent so long here reminiscing over toys of our childhood, so many memories brought back from the 80 s & 90 s. We did the scavenger hunt and managed to find Waldo too. Spent ages playing on the pinball machines and old school arcade games. This place is an absolute MUST visit when in Austin staff were really friendly, such a great experience

Date: 4 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

We had a blast from the past with our teens both playing and observing lots of cool toys!!!! Everyone should visit!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Super fun . Love the scavenger hunts . Fun for kids . They even offer drinks!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Stumbled on this place while exploring Austin on my day off. There s a modest toy/hobby shop in the front, and the person at the desk asked if I wanted to see the museum. I hesitated because it was $17 and it s hard to tell what s back there, but I m so happy I bought the admission ticket. This is like the place I dreamed about as a kid. So much awesome toy and memorabilia to look at, and a bunch of vintage arcade cabinets around the museum - all free to play after cost of admission. Thought I d spent 15-20 min, I ve been here 2 hours hahaha. NERDS, if you re in Austin DONT MISS THIS SPOT!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Amazing bit of nostalgia.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

This was a lot of fun! The scavenger hunt was great and the nostalgia is real!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

An awesome experience! Beautiful collection and a super fun arcade

Date: 5 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

So amazing! This place gives me Nostalgia!! All the toys that I played with throughout my child hood brought back so many memories!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Incredible, one-of-a-kind place with amazing staff. Great time for families, date night, or just to hang out and relax. Theyre always adding new exhibits, so if you havent visited in awhile you might come back for a completely different experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Fantastic place to spend a few hours, take your time and look through every display multiple times, it s a walk through your childhood! We saw toys we forgot about decades ago and it was awesome to play unlimited arcade games and pinball. Entry fee gets you free play on all the games and pinball machines. An absolute must do while in Austin and make sure you do the scavenger hunt!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Always a great experience!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

We wanted something to pass the time and so we went here. There were so many games. The fact that they were in working condition was amazing enough. The setup of the place is pretty nice. I wish it was a bit more ventilated there were some areas that were warmer than others and it caused us to not want to play in the hot parts. The entrance fee was only $17/person and there was beer and wine coolers available. Overall the experience was fun. We found Waldo!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 2

Has some good games But not that many. Also small cramped crowded venue.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

If you arent into 80s-era toys, you can still go to this museum and have TONS of fun playing the arcade games to your hearts content, because theyre free to play, with the price of admission - a very reasonable $17 (adult) as of this writing. If I werent injured I would have played Dance Dance Revolution constantly. :-) It wasnt very crowded when we were there (a Wednesday, late morning) so there was no waiting to play, and nearly all the games were working. So impressive. They even had an old Simon, as well as PC games. Loved it!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This place is awesome! Dont miss this gem in our states capitol. They offer beverages while you look at hordes of toys from days gone by. Theres a scavenger hunt and a small prize for completion. The arcade games are free to play after entry, and theres a toy shop on your way out. Free parking in the rear and lots of punch options nearby.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Phenomenal place to take kids, and to remember being a kid yourself. SO many great memories for anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s. Transformers, Voltron, Robotech, TMNT, GI Joe, Cabbage Patch, WWF, Pokémon, all kids of classic metal lunchboxes They even had a scavenger hunt for the kids with prizes, and beer & wine for the adults. Free play on all the games. Kid-friendly for kids of all ages.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Definitely a must see! There is so much in such a small space. Play a scavenger hunt, buy drinks or play arcade games! Super interesting and super cute!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Owner Caleb is a really cool laid back dude. Hes passionate about his business, and his games function really well! Especially for how old some games and systems are! Family friendly, clean bathrooms too!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

I ve been wanting to check out this place for SO LONG and it did not disappoint at all! Genuinely the best fun I ve had in Austin. We met the owner and he is amazingly kind and passionate about his work. This is an amazing place that I would recommend to anyone!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

This place has everything to remind you of your childhood

Date: 6 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved it! Exceeded the expectations!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

It s not every day you experience a space full of dedication for a specific topic or genre. Texas Toy Museum and Arcade is exactly that. The experience for 80 s and 90 s nostalgia is worth a visit. Caleb is clearly passionate about this craft and it shows. Thank you for the experience. 10/10, highly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The greatest place ever!!! Took me back to my childhood. A must go if you are in Austin!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Such a fun place!! Such nostalgia!!! I enjoyed this establishment and enjoyed sharing things from my childhood with my son! We had fun playing all the games and enjoyed our time together!! A must see!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Definitely, nostalgia brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. We really enjoyed playing the games and doing the scavenger hunt.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing. A must visit venue.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Nice little touristy stop. Lots of cool memorabilia, a couple dozen retro arcade/pinball machines and a few stations of old school Sega/Nintendo/PS consoles hooked up to tube style TVs. We had a lot of fun doing the scavenger hunt. Its a nice affordable stop for a couple hours of fun. The young woman working the front of house was very welcoming and funny. I was there in late January during a weekday, so definitely not peak tourist time. Its a fun stop, but not a cant miss sort of thing so I wouldnt recommend waiting to get in if its busy.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

The people at the front were extremely nice. However, I wish the museum part was a bit more organized and maybe had some more history postings. The games are really what made this place for me there were a lot of options that made it a lot of fun. My friend and I spent a lot of time in here playing games. We were there till about close and we never felt rushed just felt very welcomed. I wish nothing, but the best for this place and the workers there. The reason I am not giving the five stars is due to the bit of mess that the museum part is.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

We took our kids to this museum, and it was a big hit for all of us. There are impressive and diverse collections from the 70s and forward of toys, posters, playing cards, arcade/pinball games, console games, and computers. We played our family through the Oregon Trail. We played The Simpsons 4-player arcade game together. So many beloved authentic old gadgets to interact with... I played Sonic The Hedgehog on an actual Genesis with an actual tube TV, and then played a round on a real Speak-n-Spell. I got to practice Asteroids, a game Im not sure Ive ever played but have always known must exist. I didnt even get around to the NES! As a computer history nerd, I appreciated the exhibit of game consoles going back to the very beginning in the 70s, and the workbench full of old Apple, Commodore, Atari, and Radio Shack hardware. Im not sure anything has ever tickled my nostalgia as thoroughly as this place. I expect well be back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Fantastic place, worth the money not really for kids but the kids at heart. It is a museum, with great retro games and older gen consoles.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Had fun at the Texas toy museum! Favorite part was explaining to my son how to play the early video games and pinball

Date: 7 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Tons of fun for 80 s babies. Picking out the toys you had when you were a kid. The free play games are in good condition. The best part is the scavenger hunt. Plenty challenging and keeps you hanging out for a while! Hidden gem of Austin.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Super awesome place! Deff check this out if your in town. Play games see cool toys, and drink beer! Owner is super nice too!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The coolest museum ever! Play games from your childhood, see toys from your childhood and have a drink. Truly an amazing place, check it whenever in Austin!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

You know how you would have your bedroom and then your parents would yell at you to clean up, and you would say it is clean, and they point out that everything is everywhere, and you say that it is all where you know it is, and there would be a slight fuss? This amazing establishment is that moment in time after your first talking back, and before it goes further. If this is the curators intention? I dont know. But I for one appreciated it. The amount of gems to play on the arcades, consoles, and pinball machines is incredible. The displays are all clearly handcrafted with attention to detail that you wont find at other museums. The amount of toys and games and cabinets and otherwise is amazing. I really enjoyed it. The only thing that would make it better would be if the owner had a technician on hand with the same passion and technical knowhow to keep some machines in better working order (funky joystick here, mushy button there, pinball machine bits, etc). I think any neuro-atypical person that grew up in the 80s and or 90s would love it, and the others that grew up then might have some fun too lol.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Amazing little spot. Its detailed, made with love, and the unlimited amount of plays meant I could actually beat House of the Dead.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Super kind owner & staff! What a gem of a place in this city!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

This place is awesome the owner rocks and he is super nice he needs a pay raise come on out and see him

Date: 8 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

So many fun childhood memories and games to play! Chill and fun! Nerdy paradise.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

SO COOL! Totally nostalgic, really fun scavenger hunt helped you see EVERYTHING. Stella on tap too!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Loved this place. Brought back so many memories of growing up in the 80s. Guy working the counter was fun to talk to.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Amazing experience! Really enjoyable as a 90s kid!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 2

Toyota are nice, but most games dont work, and for 17.00, not worth the money

Date: 9 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

If people came here with the expectation that it is a toy museum with every retro game imaginable, than you should definitely find value and enjoyment from this place. This place deserves repeat visits if you are into retro gaming and don t have access to retro consoles like I do. I went here to play turok and golden eye. The entrance fee is more than reasonable since you get access to all the games all day. I came multiple days to unwind after working from my hotel and just wanted to play those games and see if I can beat them and that s exactly what I got. The owner and staff are really nice and leave you alone to do want you want to do. It isn t crowded so I didn t feel like I was monopolizing playtime for any console ever. My goto spot whenever I m downtown.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

It was raining heavily and we found this place open till midnight to have fun indoors. It was a good experience and we had lots of fun doing the scavenger hunt and finding Waldo in the end.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Nostalgic toy museum with working pinball arcade, and video game systems. All free to play with admission.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Great place for kids to have fun.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 3

Nostalgia for sure... every toy we grew up with could now be seen by my kids for what real toys were compared to their stuff lol. Its not very interactive with TV screens showing random clips of the cartoons or commercials of the toys but there are a lot of old school video games to play for free! Truthfully the displays could be organized and displayed a little better as they are just cluttered together. Its not super big inside for the amount of toys they have. The entrance fee is a little high but we got a good amount of time in there for sure.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

First time coming in and saw so many nostalgic toys!! Helpful and super nice,recommend coming if you re a Marvel ,Starwars fan:))

Date: 10 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

This place is nostalgia heaven!! We hadnt been in a few years and they seriously expanded! My kids loved it but I would love it without them with all of the arcade games and alcohol! We will be back next time

Date: 10 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Super cool spot. Tons of 80s/early 90s stuff. Great for any Star Wars fan since they have a nice Star Wars section. They even have Cadillacs and dinosaurs which is not something I thought I d ever say. For $17 you get access to the museum and all the games are unlimited play. And they re open until midnight on Saturday and can come back as many times as you want during the day. Pretty sweet deal.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Fun displays, very nostalgic. Working arcade machines and fun scavenger hunt to look through all of the displays. I think ticket was $15 which is a pretty good deal

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

Very expensive, not for kids.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

It was like visiting the House on the Rock. The different exhibits/collections of all sorts of toys from 60s through about 2000s were crowded into their small 3 room spaces. We saw lots of what we knew, and enjoyed it. The staff was helpful.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

A must go in Austin, you can also play as long as you want

Date: 11 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Had an awesome time. Tons of fun exploring the museum and playing games!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

I flew into Austin and had a few hours to waste before checking into my hotel. I m so happy I found this place. It s very affordable and so so cool. I forgot how much I enjoyed playing pinball. The toy collection is impressive too, full of nostalgia. I wish something like this was near me

Date: 11 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

A super cool spot in downtown Austin, stop in and reminisce and buy something that takes you back to your childhood!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Its not a deep collection, but I was surprisingly touched to see some of the rare toys from my childhood in the 1980s.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Came out of town and this was one of our stops. It s a cool, small toy museum but arcade joysticks were not completely functional or had sticky buttons. I wish it had more to it but we were thrilled by seeing some of our childhood toys! .

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

We loved exploring this place. We completed the toy scavenger hunt. The staff was very inviting and friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

One of my favorite spots downtown. They not only have a large selection of classic arcade games but they also offer a large selection of local Austin beers and ciders. The owner and staff were very friendly and accommodating and enthusiastically answered all my questions about the various toy collections and classic video games they have available to play. Who knew someone actually still owns a functioning Virtual Boy ? Kids will enjoy the classic games and their parents will revert back to their inner 8 year old selves when they relive their fond memories of N64 and endless hours playing with their cherished childhood toys. The new space is more than twice the size of the previous space and has allowed for an ever growing toy collection in display. They also have a large classic toy selection available for purchase. Definitely worth the time if you are in downtown Austin and want to go on a fantastic nostalgia trip and enjoy a beer while doing it !

Date: a year ago