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Museums & Landmarks

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

πŸ“ Downtown Austin, TX

β˜…4.7(1,619 Google reviews)

Hands-on museum packed with vintage consoles, classic arcade games, and a free scavenger hunt. Collectible toys on display and for sale. Located on Congress Ave in downtown Austin.

βœ“ vintage arcadeβœ“ retro consolesβœ“ scavenger huntβœ“ nostalgiaβœ“ friendly staffβœ“ collectible toys
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Becky Petrou-Nunn

This place is awesome! Such a throwback. So cool to be able to play arcade games, try old school consoles and find all the items on the free scavenger hunt! Love it!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids aged 5 and up who love gaming or pop culture. Younger children enjoy the scavenger hunt and bright displays; older kids and teens can lose themselves in the playable arcade and console library. Adults get equal doses of nostalgia.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Grab a free scavenger hunt sheet at the front desk β€” it keeps kids focused and moving through the whole space
⏰Set aside time for the vintage shop; prices are reasonable and stock rotates regularly
🎟️Weekday visits are quieter; weekend afternoons draw larger crowds on Congress Ave

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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1,619 Google reviews

Fun for all ages45%
Nostalgia factor30%
Friendly staff15%
Great scavenger hunt10%
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Becky Petrou-Nunn

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β€œThis place is awesome! Such a throwback. So cool to be able to play arcade games, try old school consoles and find all the items on the free scavenger hunt! Love it!”

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Angélique Fumière

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β€œPersonnel trΓ¨s gentil et prΓ©sence d'un magasin de jeux vintage aux prix trΓ¨s intΓ©ressants”

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Diana Katsikaris

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β€œVery cool. Lots of childhood memories brought back to life”

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Joshua Lucas

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β€œenjoyable visit. tons of stuff to do and look at”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade blends nostalgia with hands-on play across two floors of vintage games, retro consoles, and collectible toys. Visitors can actually play the arcade machines and old-school systems β€” not just look at them. A free scavenger hunt adds a structured activity for kids moving through the space. Staff earn consistent praise for friendliness. The attached shop stocks vintage toys at collector-friendly prices.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:30 – 21:30
Tuesday10:30 – 21:30
Wednesday10:30 – 21:30
Thursday10:30 – 21:30
Friday10:30 – 00:00
Saturday10:00 – 00:00

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