Here, we preserve video game history in playable form, amplify independent creators through rotating exhibitions and showcases, and build community around making and understanding games. We provide free game design education for Oakland youth and offer workshops, talks, and public programs for adults.
Your support keeps this work accessible, active, and rooted in Oakland.
Storage space, security systems, spare electronic parts, and modern hardware stopgaps help us keep the history of digital entertainment ready to present to our visitors and online audiences.
Our friendly front desk staff help make sure all our visitors are having the best possible experience. Additionally, we pay some of our most active community members to ensure they can give the museum the time it deserves.
We have over 20 playable exhibits on the floor of the museum at all times, but we're already looking to present new exhibits on the history of digital entertainment and making our space as engaging as possible.
The Museum pays a few key staff members, but we're powered by volunteers! Check out the our Volunteer page for more information.
Buying a membership is the easiest way to support us! You can also join our Patreon or donate via credit card on PayPal.
Looking for a tax-advantaged way to donate? We accept donations through donor-advised fund and provide tax receipts for larger monetary donations. Reach out to us with any questions!
Would you like to donate financial assets to the MADE? We can accept this as well, and have quite a bit of experience accepting stocks through our Fidelity Charitable account. Reach out to us, and we'll work with you through the entire process.
If you have unique items related to gaming history we’d love to hear from you!
In addition to historical gaming artifacts, we are currently seeking donations of modern gaming laptops and desktop PCs to support the museum's operational needs. If you have equipment that you would like to donate, please include it in your inquiry.
To make an artifact donation offer, send an email to info@themade.org or use the button below. Please include a list of the items you wish to donate with a description of there condition. The information you provide will be used by the Donation Review Team to evaluate your generous offer. Please provide as much information as possible, as it will speed the review process.
