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Pacific Pinball Museum

1510 Webster St · Alameda, CA

Why you should go…

Housed in a former bank building in Alameda, the Pacific Pinball Museum packs in dozens of playable pinball machines spanning nearly a century of the game's history. Admission includes unlimited play, from restored mechanical classics to modern digital machines. It's one of the largest working pinball collections open to the public in the country.

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  • #arcade
  • #museum
  • #alameda
  • #interactive

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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