The HI-SCORE Videogame Museum opened in Hannover in 2023 and developed into Germany’s largest interactive exhibition devoted to video game history and culture. Since then, it has presented the evolution of the medium on more than 1,000 m² of exhibition space and at numerous regional events.
Its permanent exhibition is designed as a journey through the history and evolution of video games from the beginnings to the present day. The tour is organized by decades, allowing visitors to experience the medium’s development step by step. More than 100 key milestones are fully playable, including original arcade machines, consoles, and handheld systems. Only authentic hardware is used, ensuring a genuine experience of more than five decades of gaming history.
The museum is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of digital cultural heritage. It collaborates with local partners in education, culture and media literacy, and regularly hosts special events, workshops, lectures and tournaments.