In the past, there have been exhibits of video games in other museums such as the Smithsonian. But, never has there been a whole museum in the United States dedicated to it.
The museum is not meant to be a place where you stand and read all day. They have a retro arcade and giant Pong game that gamers are allowed to play.
The National Videogame Museum allows gamers to relive those first moments and take trips down memory lane. More information on the museum can be found on their website.