Discover the Evolution of Gaming: The '8 Bit plus reloaded' Exhibition
Journey through time from 1970s classics to modern systems, featuring original consoles and a free play station.
The special exhibition '8 Bit plus reloaded' invites visitors to delve into the captivating history of video game consoles. This display showcases an impressive collection of original machines, spanning from the pioneering devices of the 1970s to contemporary systems. Curated by Joachim Musilek and Ingrid Just, the presentation offers detailed insights into technical advancements through informative panels. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary interactive gaming station.
About "8 Bit plus reloaded" at Gold and Silversmith Museum in Vienna
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Exhibition summary
This special exhibition explores the theme of "game consoles from the past to the present," showcasing approximately 30 original consoles from the 1970s to today. It features 17 informative panels with text and images detailing technical developments and includes a free-to-use gaming station for visitors.
Curatorial context
The exhibition "8 Bit plus reloaded" delves into the history of video game consoles, presenting a collection of around 30 original machines spanning from the 1970s to contemporary models. Curated by local historian Joachim Musilek and Ingrid Just, the display offers a comprehensive look at technological advancements through 17 panels of text and images. Visitors can engage with the history of gaming firsthand through a complimentary play station. The exhibition is a renewed presentation following its success in 2022, aiming to capture the festive spirit as Christmas approaches.
Admission and ticket notes
Admission to the museum and this special exhibition is free. A play station is available for visitors to use without charge. Special holiday hours apply, with the museum closed between December 25th and January 5th, and special opening hours on December 24th. Regular museum operations resume on January 12th, 2025. The exhibition is open on Sundays from 10 AM to 12 PM, with an additional Christmas extra-term on December 24th from 10 AM to 1 PM. The exhibition runs until October 6, 2025, with a specific focus until December 22, 2024, before continuing into the new year. The formal opening is on December 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Note: The page also mentions specific dates for a 'Christmas' focus until Dec 22 and continuation of regular operations from Jan 12, 2025, and an end date of Oct 06, 2025. The initial statement about running until December 22 appears to be a temporary focus, with the exhibition continuing into 2025 until October 6th as per the date range 01.12.2024—06.10.2025.
"8 Bit plus reloaded" key exhibition facts
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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 1, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Joachim Musilek and Ingrid Just.
Vienna
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