Museums are often serious, historical buildings where you learn more about the knowledge they provide. It might seem like a museum wouldn’t really fit into the exciting world of video games, but that is far from the case. There are plenty of fascinating museums to visit in many of your favorite titles, and they are often just as informative as a real one.
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These museums might play an essential part in the storyline, or they could be a way tobreak the fourth walland show offcut content that you would otherwise never have seen. Either way, here are some of the best museums to feature in video games.
8Musée Champignon (Paper Mario: The Origami King)
InPaper Mario: The Origami King, it is possible to unlock the Musée Champignon, a fancy museum that will host all of your collectibles from the adventure so far. This museum is not available right away, as you must first rescue the museum’s curator from under the maintenance hole near the pier in Toad Town. Afterwards, they will open the museum immediately, but there will not be many exhibits just yet. It is up to you to unlock them all.
Completing the museum is a great way to pass the timeafter you finish the main storyline. It is so satisfying to see everything you have collected, from art to soundtracks, all in one convenient place.
7British Museum Of The Occult (The Secret World Legends)
The Secret World Legends is a massively multiplayer online RPG that revolves around protecting the world from dangerous occult monsters. When you are out in the world battling these beasts, you do not really get the chance to marvel at their design. This is where the British Museum of The Occult comes in.
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Located in London, this mysterious, secret museum acts as a gallery for souvenirs of your adventures so far. There are multiple wings for the different locations, and you even get damage bonuses against any monsters you have on display. And of course, as with all real museums, there is a gift shop.
6The Observatory (Outer Wilds)
One of the very first places you must visit during your playthrough ofOuter Wildsis the observatory. Before you may set off on an epic exploration of space, you need to speak to Hornfels to get the launch codes for your vessel. While visiting the curator, you have the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the observatory’s museum.
From ancient alien texts to a gravity-altering crystal, this museum is fantastic. These displays also hint atvarious mysteries you’ll learn more about on your adventure. So, it really is worth checking them all out before you set off into the solar system, especially the statue near the entrance.
5Museum Of Orphaned Concepts (BioShock: The Collection)
EvenBioShockhas a museum you can visit. The Museum Of Orphaned Concepts was added to the BioShock: Ultimate Rapture and BioShock: The Collection editions of the game. Although it is a level you can explore, it is not part of the canon. Instead, it offers you a chance to see a lot of concept art and missing ideas from the game’s final release.
This museum maintainsthe creepy atmosphereof the rest of Rapture as you observe different 3D models of removed Splicer ideas and early concepts for the Big Daddies. You’ll be relieved to hear that you’ll not encounter them during the game, and they won’t spring to life here either. The art on display is incredible, and is a must-see for any fan of the series.
4Museum Of The Mythic Dawn / The Dwemer Museum (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim)
There are two museums you can visit inSkyrim. One is the Museum Of The Mythic Dawn, which is a great place to visit if you are also a fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The Mythic Dawn was the game’s main antagonist: a group of Daedra worshipers eager to summon their master Mehrunes Dagon. The museum dedicated to this evil cult is run by Silus Vesuius, who, for some strange reason, is rather proud of his descendants being cultists. The museum is also his home and is full of Mythic Dawn attire, and even a page from the Mysterium Xarxes.
The second historic destination to visit is the Dwemer Museum. Here, you get to learn mysterious Dwemer. It is located in Understone Keep at Markarth, and its displays include deactivated Dwarven centurions, spiders, and other ancient artifacts. The place is heavily guarded, so be careful if you intend to grab items from this place.
3History Of The Game Museum (The Stanley Parable)
InThe Stanley Parable, you start your day in your office and realize that everyone else has vanished.An unreliable narratorguides you through the story as you investigate the office and uncover the truth of what is happening here. That is unless you decide to go off script and ignore everything the narrator tries to organize. One of the many alternate endings is the museum ending. To get this, you must reach the mind control facility, but instead, head down the hallway with Escape written above it.
This museum is quite a fourth-wall-breaking experience. It is all a part of the narrative, but it also has insight into the behind-the-scenes development of the game. You get to see layouts of the office and outtakes of voice recordings. It is a hilarious and fascinating look into a very creative game.
2Pelican Town Museum (Stardew Valley)
There are many things to do inStardew Valleyto keep you busy, and one that will likely take the most time is helping out at the town’s museum. This place starts pretty empty, but as you find items in the mines and elsewhere, you’re able to donate artifacts to fill up the display stands. But,you should be careful that the thing you donate isn’t crucial for another task, such as the community center, before you permanently give it away.
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Once these items are displayed, you can click on them to learn more about their purpose. You’ll find some fascinating things throughout your time in the valley, as well as books with helpful tips to read too. The more you donate to Gunther, the curator, the more rewards you’ll receive, making it well worth the investment.
1Blathers' Museum (Animal Crossing: New Horizons)
The museum has been a key component of almost everyAnimal Crossinggame. InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, this is still the case. Starting as just a tent, it soon becomes a grand, vast building with several wings to explore. It is run by an owl named Blathers, who always has some interesting facts to share with you.
There are many wonderful things to do at the museum, such as visiting the bug exhibit, the aquarium, the art exhibit, or marveling at giant dinosaurs. Although finding every bug, fossil, and fish in the game might take a while, you can always visit the museum’s cafe with your friends for a quiet, relaxed catchup. Once the museum is fully curated, your friends will be eager for a guided tour.
