Australia’s one and only video game console museum- The Nostalgia Box is conveniently located in West Perth (opposite City West). This part museum and part gaming arcade is the perfect place for the whole family to hang out, enjoy some cool retro games and chill!
With over 100+ video consoles on display (some even dating back to the 1970s), the museum is thoughtfully set up to introduce everyone to the world of video gaming!
Stepping inside, it was like a walk down memory lane for us as parents, reminiscing about the days when we were squabbling with our siblings to have a turn on the Street Fighter game or envying our friends with that latest Sega console!
There were so many different gaming consoles to see- from Atari, Sega, to the latest Nintendo (some of which we haven’t heard before, too!). Next to each display is a little info about the history of the console, some interesting facts, and a QR code to scan that takes you to an info page.
There is also braille writing found on each case for those with vision impairment.
After learning about the consoles and their makers, the fun part is getting our hands on those consoles! There are plenty of gaming stations set up for everyone to play; some of the consoles are really old, so please be gentle with them while playing.
Children can play the games like how we did back in the 1980s to the 2010s (it’s been a while since we saw those vintage TVs!) Popular and classic games (like Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros, Pac-Man, Crash Bandicoot) are already set up, and it was such great fun battling out with the children!
You can also challenge the owner with a game of Pong (one of the first ever computer games created) with a cash prize included!
And don’t worry if you are a newbie to the consoles, as there are written instructions on how to use them.
Another of our favourite are the retro arcade games. You can literally just sit down and keep playing continuously.
You can play individually, battle it out in teams, warm up with Wii games or practice your shooting with Duck Hunt.
There are so many games from all the different consoles, from arcades to PCs, for everyone to choose from. Just make sure to ask the staff first, and they will gladly change it for you.
If your eyes needed a break after all the gaming, there is a corner to chill where you can play board games or read. There is also a station where you can grab snacks and drinks at a reasonable price.
The Nostalgia Box also hosts kids’ birthday parties with a birthday corner featuring various packages to choose from, with either shared use of the venue or the whole venue to yourself.
There are also photo booth props to take a photo with their huge mural. And they now have Gacha machines too!
Toilets are conveniently located inside the venue, and the nearest paid parking is found along the street or at City West carpark.
Do note that children under the age of 10 requires a paid adult supervision. Children under the age of 5 are free but will still need paid adult supervision. Play time is not limited, but it’s best to call them or book online as there might be a private function booked on the day.
The Nostalgia Box
69 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth, WA 6005
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