Retro Computer Museum Leicestershire

What makes us a great choice for education

We have one of the largest collections of retro games in the world – over 40,000 disks, cassettes and cartridges across hundreds of different systems.

We also have one of the largest Libraries dedicated to Retro Computers with manuals, books and magazines galore.

We have a lot of people returning to visit as we have so much on display – most of which is hands on.

What is typically included on our school trips

Our educational visits are catered for individual schools and ages. We have volunteers that write software, design games, design graphics for games and also musicians.

Group Sizes Catered For

We recommend up to 40 per group – we can cater for slightly larger groups (and have done) – 50 is our absolute maximum.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We don’t tend to supply materials or resources, unless specifically asked for by the school or teacher involved.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

No restrictions at all.

Risk Assessment Details

We have a full risk assessment document available if required.

Education Officer Information

You can book visits via our main email address: info@retrocomputermuseum.co.uk

Pricing Information

We charge £8.50 per student.

One staff member free for every 10 paying students.

Additional staff charged at £8.50 each.

Clothing Requirements

No.

First Aid Information

We do not have a first aider. A first aider will be required within the group.

Available Facilities

We have a small shop selling hot and cold drinks and snacks.

We have toilet facilities. 

There is an area available where packed lunches can be eaten.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

• We don’t have SEN staff
• We do have wheelchair accessibility throughout all the building
• We now have a fully accessible disabled toilet

Opening Hours & Information

We open on Saturdays (10am until 3.30pm) and Sundays (10am until 3.30pm) to the public.

Private bookings such as school visits are arranged on weekdays when asked.

Testimonials

Had a fabulous evening here with the 42nd Cubs and Scouts. Would definitely recommend it. There are so many different computer games and different consoles from years gone by. Also, a small shop onsite selling retro sweets, drinks etc. all at reasonable prices. Alison Bakewell

We took our Scout group, the kids loved it and us older ones went back to childhood. Dave Palmer

Our end of term trip to RCM is always extremely popular with our students so much so they want to return every year, as do the staff!! It is a brilliant trip and a change from the norm. Well worth a visit. Avon Valley High School