Re:Wired Museum and Arcade CIC (Teesside)

Aim: Re:Wired Museum and Arcade wants to provide an awe inspiring new venue in the North East with a retro arcade and technology museum.

Hi, I'm Rob — a lifelong lover of all things tech, games, and digital culture. I'm the founder of Re:Wired Museum & Arcade CIC, a community-driven project to be based in Teesside with a simple but powerful goal:

To preserve the past, inspire the future, and bring people together through the power of play.

Re:Wired isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about connecting generations — giving kids, parents, and even grandparents a chance to explore how games, computers, mobile phones, and digital gadgets have shaped our world. Whether it’s playing a classic arcade game, seeing a Commodore 64 boot up, or understanding how mobile phones evolved, Re:Wired aims to bring it all to life.

The Team

While I’m leading the project, I will be backed by a growing team of volunteers, educators, collectors, and digital creatives. Together, we want to building a space that’s fun, hands-on, and educational — one that’s accessible and welcoming to all.

Our Vision

We will create a fully interactive space that’s part retro arcade, part technology museum, and part community hub.
Think:

• Rows of classic arcade machines
• Exhibits with iconic tech from the 70s to now
• Workshops teaching coding, engineering, and repair skills
• Community events, school visits, and inclusive sessions

But this is just the beginning.

An AI representation of what I have in mind for the museum:

An AI representation of the arcade:

Why We Need Your Support

We're raising funds to help us:

• Secure and renovate a permanent space in Teesside
• Restore and preserve arcade machines and consoles
• Install interactive exhibits
• Create accessible learning resources and workshops

Your contribution will help us open the doors to Re:Wired and make this dream a reality — a place that educates, entertains, and empowers.

Whether you donate, share, or just cheer us on — thank you for being part of the journey.
Let’s get Re:Wired!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 18th August 2025 at 5:35pm