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    Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

    4.5 (205 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    JP P.

    Total time warp ! We had a blast walking through the shop . It's part museum and an arcade as well . So many unique items here , if you're a collector you'd love this place. If you're not a collector- it's so much fun . I enjoyed looking through the vintage board games !

    Oriana P.

    Such a great experience for our friend group coming to Austin! Unlimited arcade games and so much nostalgia! Totally worth the trip!

    Phoebe P.

    Wow! What a gem for all ages! We came here to kill time and ended up staying for twice as much longer than planned! We originally were just going to check out the store front, but ended up giving in to the whole museum and free play arcade admission! Engaging in a scavenger hunt throughout the store PLUS playing all of the OG arcade games PLUS exploring all of the nostalgic things all at once was so fun for us that we found ourselves encouraging other people we met throughout the day to go check it out too! We stayed long enough to experience both the weekend rush and had a good chunk of time with the whole place just to ourselves too. If you're in the area, we recommend this being on your to-do list!

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    Andrew C.

    If your a toy collector then you will find this place extremely interesting. A vast collection of action figures and other items, all grouped and displayed within their own giant dioramas. Every inch of this place is just covered with items, even the passage to the restrooms. Lot's of classic video games going back to the original space invaders and all on free play. There is a cover charge to get in but you can stay and play as long as you like. If your not into playing the games then the entry fee is a little steep. But, I can see they need to charge to keep the place open and pay the bills and probably machine upkeep. Recommended if your into playing retro games and pinball.

    Best place for adult, teens and kids. The scavenger hunt was so fun to do. Totally coming back.

    Best place for adults, teens and kiddos alike. The scavenger hunt was so fun and can't wait to come back. Loads of fun for hours in AC.

    Bryan A.

    What a hidden gem. Looking to kill some time? Stop by the Texas Toy Museum. it is a love letter to the kid in all of us. It's a small museum but you get in and out privileges for the whole day. They offer some food and beer. The clerk was super sweet and was very talking. The layout of the music Is smart. Work your way through your child hood. All those arcade games you grew up with you can finals finish with unlimited game play. Great for the solo adventurer or with the kids.

    Flash back to the good ole days of toys and action figures! Highly recommend!! Tons of games to play with free play! Big kids and little all will enjoy!

    Classic games! Very cool blast from the past. Worth going for sure. Also Ac works great! Friendly staff

    Super cool store! Going to have to come back to check out museum when I have more time!

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    1 month ago

    This place is amazing! They had arcades and old toys from the 80s and 90s vault you don't see anymore!

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    2 months ago

    a great place to visit when on your daily walk through downtown Austin. the free are keeps you busy enough to enjoy the museums and the toys

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    Such a cool little quirky shop! Love the nostalgia of the Vintage Spice Girls & NSYNC dolls.

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    3 months ago

    10/10! Cool THINGS everywhere!!! Perfect for summer time! Free games and nostalgia everywhere!

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    Honestly this was one of the most fun places I've ever been to in Texas, I would highly recommend coming here to anyone!

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    2 months ago

    My family had the best time. Arcade games on free play. So nostalgic! A hidden gem. Stay for hours.

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    So fun and nostalgic! We had a great time and so did our two kids. We ended up staying for over 3 hours.

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    OMG guys this place is amazing! So nostalgic! It makes my heart happy Barbie, poly pocket, gi Joe, like wow they have so much! Ahhhh!!!

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    6 months ago

    Great place! Awesome store. Cane on vacation and got a cool robot toy. Museum is rad too

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    Fun walk down memory lane, see all the toys you forgot you had. Do the scavenger hunt and find Waldo!

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    Had a great time, saw many toys and games from the hold days. Easy place to spend a couple hours...

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    It was an amazing experience. Gives me memories of toys I played in my childhood like strawberry shortcake, vultron, he-man, and etc.

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