The museum's collection was originally housed in a smaller location on Tropicana Avenue before moving to its current site on Las Vegas Blvd in 2021.
Many of the pinball machines featured are donations from private collectors that require regular maintenance by on-site technicians.
The museum operates on a self-sustaining model where coin revenue is directly reinvested into the repair and acquisition of new machines.
The venue contains a variety of 'wedgehead' pinball machines, which are highly sought after by collectors for their specific 1960s-era design aesthetic.
Several machines on the floor are historically significant prototypes that never reached mass production.
The Pinball Hall of Fame is a non-profit museum housing one of the world's largest collections of operational vintage pinball machines and classic arcade games. Located in a 25,000-square-foot facility across from the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign, the venue allows visitors to play nearly all exhibited machines. The collection spans several decades, featuring rare electromechanical models from the 1950s through contemporary digital cabinets. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with excess proceeds donated to local non-profits such as the Salvation Army. Many machines on the floor have been restored by volunteers and the museum's founder, Tim Arnold. The facility is entirely focused on providing a tactile, interactive arcade experience rather than a traditional glass-case museum setting.
The neon-lit entryway featuring the iconic, oversized 'Pinball Hall of Fame' exterior signage.
Bring a supply of quarters, as almost all machines are operated via coin slots rather than card readers.
Check the functionality of a machine by playing one game before committing a large amount of change to it.
Visit during off-peak hours to ensure access to popular, high-demand machines without waiting.
Avoid arriving without physical cash or quarters, as the change machines can occasionally run out of coins during high-traffic periods.
Casual dress code; refrain from leaning heavily on or tilting machines, as they are vintage equipment sensitive to physical impact.
