Smithsonian American Art Museum Video Game Collection
Arcades & Retro in Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Game Museum
SAAM was among the first US art museums to acquire video games into its permanent collection, beginning with thatgamecompany's Flower and Ed Fries's Halo 2600. Its 2012 exhibition The Art of Video Games drew on public voting from 119,000 people in 175 countries. The annual SAAM Arcade festival continues to celebrate games as an artistic medium. Based in Washington, District of Columbia. Video game museums preserve playable hardware, original software, design documents, and oral histories - destinations for collectors, researchers, and visitors looking to experience gaming's history hands-on. Most offer exhibits, education programs, and rotating special collections. Check americanart.si.edu for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.