![]() ![]() The Martins own dozens more pinball machines and constantly move machines in and out. In December four one-of-a-kind artist-made machines were on display and - of course - were playable. In addition to the look back at pinball through the ages, the 1,900-square-foot space also features a glimpse of the future. The Seattle museum is one of a handful around the country celebrating a pastime that seems to be in the midst of revival. They keep the equipment fixed up - with some help from other collectors - offer brief historical information and "fun" ratings on small cards above the games and sell snacks, beer and soda to visitors from around the world. Open Tuesday through Sunday, varying hours listed on website. Pacific Pinball Museum: Alameda, Calif.,. National Pinball Museum: Baltimore, Closed while the museum looks for a new home. Pinball Hall of Fame: Las Vegas, No entrance fee, but pay to play the games. ![]() Open Thursday through Monday, varying hours listed on website. Seattle Pinball Museum: Seattle, Adults $13, discounts for children. "Any serious collector will tell you collecting these machines is an incurable disease," said Charlie Martin, her husband and business partner. The museum, which houses about 50 or so machines, started in 2010 as one couple’s obsession and grew to be something they wanted to share with others, or as Cindy Martin puts it: a good solution when they ran out of space in their garage. The two-story storefront in Seattle’s International District is filled with games from the 1960s to today. SEATTLE » For $13 you can play pinball until your arms fall off at Seattle’s working pinball museum. ![]()
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