Updated in October 2026, this Nostalgia Box guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
The Nostalgia Box is a video game console museum and arcade at City West in Perth, Western Australia. A self-guided museum section shows more than 100 consoles, and a gaming area lets you play retro games. You can book through Viator before you travel. As of October 2026, adult admission costs $18.70 in cash or $19.02 by card. The museum is now in West Perth, not Northbridge as some listings state, and booking is required.
Quick facts for The Nostalgia Box
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth WA 6005 |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Friday 11:00 to 16:00. Saturday 9:00 to 17:00. Sunday 11:00 to 16:00 |
| School holidays | Seven days a week, 9:00 to 17:00 (Sundays 11:00 to 16:00) |
| Adult | $18.70 cash, $19.02 card |
| Child (5 to 15) | $13.20 cash, $13.43 card |
| WA concession | $16.50 cash, $16.78 card |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $55 cash, $55.95 card |
| Children under 5 | Free, with a paying adult |
| Nearest transit | Free Green CAT bus to City West, or City West train station |
| Typical visit | About one hour |
| Phone | 08 9227 7377 |
Why book tickets for The Nostalgia Box?
- 🕹️ More than 100 consoles: The museum traces gaming from the 1970s through the 2000s.
- 🎮 Free play on classic games: Admission lets you play Pong, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
- 👾 Arcade machines: A few arcade cabinets stand in the gaming area.
- 🎟️ Booking secures your slot: Private functions can close the museum, so online booking avoids a turn-away.
- ♿ An inclusive design: An accessibility lift serves the entrance stairs, and displays include braille notes and QR codes.
Ticket prices for The Nostalgia Box – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars. Card payments cost slightly more than cash.
| Ticket | Cash | Card |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $18.70 | $19.02 |
| Child (5 to 15) | $13.20 | $13.43 |
| WA concession | $16.50 | $16.78 |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $55.00 | $55.95 |
| Children under 5 | Free | Free |
| Companion Card holder’s companion | Free | Free |
Concession tickets apply to students over 15, Australian Government seniors cardholders, Centrelink cardholders, full-time WA student cardholders and Companion Card carers. You must show a valid WA concession card. A paying adult must accompany children under 10.
Booking is required, because private functions can close the museum. Walk-ins are allowed but risk being turned away. Book online or phone 08 9227 7377, and groups of four or more booking by phone pay in full. You can book through Viator for an admission ticket.
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- 🍷 Combine a Swan River cruise with wine-tasting in the Swan Valley.
- 🏟️ Go behind the scenes – on an Optus Stadium tour.
Opening hours for The Nostalgia Box
The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday during the school term and every day in school holidays. Saturday hours are longer than other days.
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday | 11:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 to 16:00 |
| Monday | Closed, except in school holidays |
| School holidays | Daily 9:00 to 17:00, and Sunday 11:00 to 16:00 |
| Public holidays | Closed on WA public holidays, 22 to 26 December and 31 December to 1 January |
Some days open late or close early for private functions. The last bookable session is one hour before a function starts, and all visitors must leave before it begins. Phone the museum to check times if you plan a late visit.
How to get to The Nostalgia Box
The museum is at City West in West Perth. By bus, hop on any free Green CAT bus in the city and get off at City West. By train, City West station is a two to three minute walk. By car, street parking is available on Plaistowe Mews and Sutherland Street.
Parking at The Nostalgia Box
Street parking is plentiful on Plaistowe Mews and Sutherland Street. City of Perth bays are free on Saturdays and Sundays. City West car park offers two hours of free undercover parking, and it is monitored at all times. Paid parking is available at the West Perth Department of Transport. Do not park at the daycare or in tenant bays, because fines apply every day.
How long to spend at The Nostalgia Box
Allow about one hour for the museum and a few games. Your stay is not limited on a normal day with no private function. Admission is valid for the whole day, so some visitors leave and return later.
Accessibility at The Nostalgia Box
The entrance involves stairs, and an accessibility lift serves visitors who cannot use them. Ask the team on arrival to organise the lift. Displays carry braille notes and QR codes that open information about each console.
Service animals are welcome. Children under 10 need a paying adult for supervision, and many consoles are old and delicate.
What to see at The Nostalgia Box
The museum section. A self-guided tour passes more than 100 consoles. They show how gaming evolved from the 1970s through the 2000s.
The gaming area. You can play classic video games such as Pong, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd and Crash Bandicoot. Staff will change a game if you ask.
The arcade machines. A few arcade cabinets stand alongside the consoles. There are no pinball machines.
The murals. Painted murals of video game characters cover the walls. The West Perth mural is almost five metres tall and seven metres long.
The gift shop. The shop sells gaming gifts and has seating for non-playing visitors. You can wait there if you are only supervising.
Practical visitor tips for The Nostalgia Box
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Booking avoids a turn-away when a private function is on. Book tickets in advance for your preferred time. |
| Phone about functions | Some days open late or close early. Phone 08 9227 7377 to check. |
| Handle consoles gently | The consoles are old and delicate, and damage beyond normal wear is charged to the visitor. |
| Take the free CAT bus | The free Green CAT bus stops at City West, close to the museum. |
| Bring your concession card | You must show a valid WA concession card for the discounted price. |
Frequently asked questions about The Nostalgia Box
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I have to book? | Yes. Booking avoids the risk of being turned away on days with a private function, and advance booking is recommended so your session is secured. |
| How much does entry cost? | Adults pay $18.70 cash or $19.02 by card. Children aged 5 to 15 pay $13.20 cash or $13.43 by card. |
| Does the museum have pinball machines? | No. It has a few arcade machines but no pinball machines. |
| Is The Nostalgia Box accessible? | An accessibility lift serves the entrance stairs, and displays include braille notes. |
| How long can I stay? | Allow about an hour. On a normal day with no private function, your stay is not limited. |
Things to do near The Nostalgia Box
Kings Park and Botanic Garden: A large park with bushland, gardens and city views above West Perth.
Perth Cultural Centre: A cultural precinct with museums, galleries and a library in Northbridge.
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip: A natural history and culture museum in the Perth Cultural Centre.
Art Gallery of Western Australia: A state art gallery in the Perth Cultural Centre.
Elizabeth Quay: A waterfront precinct with cafés and a bridge in the Perth CBD.
Alternatives to The Nostalgia Box
Fremantle Prison: A heritage-listed convict prison with guided tours in Fremantle.
Perth Zoo: A zoo with Australian and international animals in South Perth.
Rottnest Island: An island with beaches and quokkas, reached by ferry from Perth or Fremantle.
The Perth Mint: A historic mint in East Perth where you can watch a gold pour.
Optus Stadium Tour: A behind-the-scenes stadium tour in Burswood.
More Perth travel
Other Perth travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Practical Perth beach guides: Plan a visit to Scarborough Beach, Cottesloe Beach, Trigg Beach or Coogee Beach.
- Quokkas by the beach on Rottnest Island.
- Practical tips for visiting the Caversham Wildlife Park.
- WA Museum Boola Bardip visitor guide: Ticket prices, opening hours and what to see at Western Australia’s flagship museum.
- AQWA visitor guide: What you should know before visiting the Aquarium of Western Australia at Hillarys.
