From the post-war years to the late 1990s, young people flocked to cafés and arcades to spend their pocket money on gaming machines. It was the golden age of table soccer, pinball machines, jukeboxes and other electromechanical games. The exhibition will take you back to the heart of this material culture of cafés, allowing you to play on historic machines during your visit. Ready to play?...
From the post-war years to the late 1990s, young people flocked to cafés and arcades to spend their pocket money on gaming machines. It was the golden age of table soccer, pinball machines, jukeboxes and other electromechanical games. The exhibition will take you back to the heart of this material culture of cafés, allowing you to play on historic machines during your visit. Ready to play? Insert corner and... play!
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Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
- Admission to Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
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What's on
Insert Coin*. Pinball machines, arcade terminals and coin-operated games (Until 6 July 2024)
Gold, Silver, Bronze: A history of the Olympic Medal (Until 22 September 2024)
Other exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris, or the Paris Mint, is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's euro coins. Founded in 864 AD, it is the world's oldest continuously-running minting institution.
Opening hours
Wednesday | 11:00 - 21:00 |
Thursday | 11:00 - 21:00 |
Friday | 11:00 - 21:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 - 21:00 |
Sunday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11:00 - 18:00 |