Play your favorite games all day at "Gaming in the Gallery!"
Play your favorite games (noon to 3 pm) at "Gaming in the Gallery!" at The Kemerer Museum, 427 N. New St. Bethlehem. Enjoy arcade classics like Ms. Pac-Man and Centipede or throwbacks like Twister, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and Mario Kart.
"Gaming in the Gallery" is presented Saturday, Feb. 4 and 18; Saturday, March 4 and 18. The fun and games are free to members and $12 for non-members.
"Attack from the 80s"
Calling all classic gamers! On Jan. 26 and March 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., join us for "Attack from the 80s" — a thrilling night of 1980s-era arcade and video games at The Kemerer (427 N. New St., Bethlehem).
It's a retro video game party, and you're invited. Bring your friends to join us for a totally radical night of classic arcade and video games.
Show off your Ms. Pac-Man skills, or try to claim the top spot on the Centipede leaderboard. Other popular games are on hand as well.
Guests 21 and up, will get a complimentary/specialty cocktail — appropriately themed, naturally.
Admission is $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. This includes one specialty cocktail (for guests 21 and older).
Pay at the door Thursday or get tickets here:
Our current exhibition, "From Marbles to Make Believe: Let's Play!" features toys of the Colonial Era, "Star Wars" collectibles (like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Yoda), video games, and much more. The show looks at how we play, what we play with, and how games have changed.
Assembled from 400 pieces from our archives and from local collectors, this exhibition at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New Street, Bethlehem) cheerfully reveals what toys and games tell us about their owners and their times over the last century.
Play, an essential and longstanding human activity, has helped us develop our imaginations and problem-solving skills since ancient times. "From Marbles to Make Believe: Let's Play!” explores the history of recreation and play in America and examines design trends and themes in toys and games throughout time.
From carefully designed action figures to a collection of dangerous toys, "From Marbles to Make Believe: Let's Play!” will awaken your sense of fun and wonder, one toy at a time!
Plus, the "Star Wars" room features Dark Lords, Jedis, Siths, Lightsabers, Death Stars, Stormtroopers, X-Wing Starfighters, TIE Fighters, Wookiees, Ewoks, Droids, Hutts, and much more.
The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts at 427 N. New Street, Bethlehem is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri., Sat., and Sun. Or please call 1-800-360-TOUR to schedule an appointment.