Barcelona opens its first museum dedicated to retro video game culture

Located in the Gràcia district, MUVIC showcases a private collection gathered over 25 years by a local doctor.

Generic image of a vintage video game console displayed in a museum showcase.
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Generic image of a vintage video game console displayed in a museum showcase.

The Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona is now home to the Video Game Museum of Catalonia (MUVIC), the first institution in the region dedicated to preserving retro gaming history.

Founded by Eduard Tornero, a doctor who began collecting in 2000, the museum is the result of decades of passion. The project found a permanent home at the Super Boniato shop, owned by Òmar Bádena, following their collaboration during the RetroBarcelona fair.
The museum's collection includes rare gems such as the 1975 TV Tennis Electrotennis and Nintendo's first console designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, the Block Kujushi. These pieces offer a unique look at the evolution of an industry that now rivals cinema and music in cultural impact.

"This project would not be possible without the energy and involvement of the entire team."

MUVIC · Organization
With the expertise of historians like Marc Rollán and Ivan Santillana, MUVIC aims to become a national landmark for digital preservation, highlighting the social and cognitive importance of video games in modern society.