Computer and Video Game Archive
The Computer and Video Game Archive (CVGA) acquires, maintains, and makes available an extensive collection of video games, consoles, board games, and more, from the 1970s to today.
Address
Basement, Room B474
Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library
2281 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2094
View directionsMake a reservation to visit the archive and play games at one of our game stations
Walk-in use may be available if stations are not reserved
Mask required regardless of vaccination status
Located in the basement of the Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library on North Campus
Get help
Contact us at video.games@umich.edu with questions or to schedule a consultation.
Using our materials
We are an interactive archive. Explore available games and gaming systems online, then reserve time on a game station based on which game system you want to play.
Learn more about using the archive and our computer and video game collection.
Visit our blog
Support the archive
We accept donations of games, equipment, game books and related ephemera.
Contact us with a list of materials at video.games@umich.edu and we'll be in touch. We also have items on the library's wish list.