Where is the arcade museum we all donate to?

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And when can me and my family come to visit it? Like what are the hours of operation and where is it located? Thanks.
 
One major exhibition of these machines has been held recently (as have a number of smaller events), and the IAM is currently looking for a new permanent exhibition facility. Until we find a facility that will allow us to publically display a higher precentage of our collection, please feel free to visit our ongoing Penny Arcadia exhibit in Pasadena or enjoy one of our Penny Arcadia events. Look at our Visit Us in Pasadena page for more information. 'Donations are welcome, particularly of rare and unique machines and videogames dating from the 1880s through the present, as well as of references materials about these inventions.

from the about page.
 
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so theres room to store them but theres no actual museum to go to? Who exactly owns these games?
 
I have seen some of the museum. It was quite nice.

I am sure that there is a longterm goal to have a public space with regular operating hours, but as you can imagine, that would be a large expense.
 
that would be a large expense.

considering everyone is donating money and machines i dont get it? Are the funds donated to running the forum or is there an account with all the money's sitting there in prepation for the museum opening? And how long has this been going on?
 
In before the lock and or deletion. :)

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In before the lock, infractions, ban, AND deletion.
 
Additional Special Access:

Members of the following pre-qualified groups may be able to obtain appointments on short notice, and possibly even appointments outside of our normal business hours. Additionally they may be able to access the entire Penny Arcadia space as available (beyond the special ongoing exhibit). Members of the following groups may contact us accordingly:

Approved individuals who have previously visited Penny Arcadia or the International Arcade Museum Library.

Members of the International Arcade Museum or KLOV web sites who have posted at least 100 forum messages or made at least 50 verified and approved database contributions prior to January 1, 2009, and remain in good standing.

Approved authors of related scholarly works and reference books published before January 1, 2010.

Approved and established working members of the media. See e3expo.com's media FAQ page -- our policies are similar.

Members of VAPS (the Video Arcade Preservation Society) who had at least 10 games added to their profile prior to January 1, 2010 and maintain active memberships to this date.

Members of ACMCA, COCA, and/or MBSI (the Antique Coin Machine Collectors Association, the Coin Operated Collectors Association, and the Musical Box Society International) who joined on or before January 1, 2010 and have maintained a membership in good standing since that date.

Full "Gold Pin" Magician members of the Magic Castle who joined at that level on or before January 1, 2009 and have maintained a membership in good standing since that date.

Members of Club 33 (Disney) who joined on or before January 1, 2009 and have maintained an individual (non-corporate) membership in good standing since that date.

Friends or family of employees of The International Arcade Museum, Penny Arcadia, or the International Arcade Museum Library, or of WebMagic.

Donors to the International Arcade Museum Library on or prior to April 1, 2010.

Select other individuals by invitation.
 
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