Dutch Pinball Museum, Rotterdam
Situated within the historic Delfshaven, another prominent marvel is the Dutch Pinball Museum (Nederlands Flipperkastmuseum). As its name implies, this museum is entirely devoted to chronicling the evolution of pinball machines. Its inauguration took place in August 2015, within a former warehouse located on the Rijnhaven, where remnants of the Port Railway still grace the entrance vicinity.
Within the museum's confines, a collection of around 120 pinball machines is presented, spanning two floors. The majority of these machines are fully operational and open for play. The lower level hosts vintage displays, including the inaugural pinball machine with flippers dating back to 1947, famously known as the Humpty Dumpty.
Ascending to the upper floor unveils more contemporary exhibits from the 1960s onward, encompassing present-day installations extending into the 21st century. Notable among these are the Addams Family, Doctor Who, Revenge from Mars, and Indiana Jones pinball machines, among several others.
Within the museum's confines, a collection of around 120 pinball machines is presented, spanning two floors. The majority of these machines are fully operational and open for play. The lower level hosts vintage displays, including the inaugural pinball machine with flippers dating back to 1947, famously known as the Humpty Dumpty.
Ascending to the upper floor unveils more contemporary exhibits from the 1960s onward, encompassing present-day installations extending into the 21st century. Notable among these are the Addams Family, Doctor Who, Revenge from Mars, and Indiana Jones pinball machines, among several others.
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Sight Name: Dutch Pinball Museum
Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
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Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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