A Small Sampling of Treasures
The International Arcade Museum Library (IAML) opened in Pasadena, California, in 2010 as the first non-profit dedicated to preserving, researching, interpreting and presenting the complete history and evolution of the arcade, coin-op and video game industries.
Mobile, computer, console, and coin-operated video game creations of today share an extensive genealogy with the games of yesterday. We wish to jointly understand and appreciate the art, design, and invention of both present amusement innovation and that of the last two centuries, and to honor and document the countless contributions that have made it all possible. These innovations serve both to influence society and to reflect upon it.
Initially we are focused on building the library of the Library. The library has access to a substantial amount of content that is nearly impossible to find elsewhere. It's time to save the history!
Long term, a full 'done right' arcade and videogame library and exhibit center could easily be a multi-million dollar project. As the library develops, we will continue to build a foundation of moral and financial support from the collector community, and then follows with the support of the public at large, local communities, government, and business. The library's basic services were the first step in that direction (and what your dollars go to support!), and our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. World leading archives and collections of arcade and videogame history have been lined up for research. As this work progresses, we will continue to work towards a major exhibition and/or a transitional facility.
We ask for your support to make this dream a reality. The world's ready for it now.
FOUNDING CAMPAIGN - PLEASE CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING AT ONE OF THESE LEVELS
$10 to $19 | $100 to $249 | $1000 to $4999 | |||
$20 to $49 | $250 to $499 | $5000 to $9999 | |||
$50 to $99 | $500 to $999 | $10000+ |
We have built a foundation in conjunction with numerous members of the arcade and videogame community, and now ask for your support.