Get help
Contact us at video.games@umich.edu with questions or to schedule a consultation.
Computer and Video Game Archive
The Computer and Video Game Archive (CVGA) acquires, maintains, and makes available an extensive collection of video games, consoles, board games, and more, from the 1970s to today.
Computer and Video Game Archive
Make a reservation to visit the archive and play games at one of our game stations
Walk-in use may be available if stations are not reserved
Guests not affiliated with the university need prior approval before visiting. Please submit our CVGA Guest Reservation Request Form at least 24 hours in advance
Located in Shapiro Library on Central Campus
Getting here
The CVGA is located in Shapiro Library on floor 4.
Learn how to navigate Shapiro Library by viewing its floor plans, physical accessibility information, and more.
Using our materials
We are an interactive archive. Explore available games and gaming systems online, then reserve time on a game station based on which game system you want to play.
Learn more about using the archive and our computer and video game collection.
Visit our blog
Support the archive
We accept donations of games, equipment, game books and related ephemera.
Contact us with a list of materials at video.games@umich.edu and we'll be in touch. We also have items on the library's wish list.