Children's Museums
The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade
📍 126 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
About The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade
The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade is a children's museum in St Charles, MO. The arcade features over 35 retro arcade games spanning from the 1930s to 1980s, with one review mentioning approximately 50 video games total, creating a comprehensive journey through gaming history. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 243 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Retro Arcade
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 35+ retro arcade games (1930s-1980s), pinball, air hockey, Skee Ball, ~120 vintage sodas
- Admission
- $15 per person for unlimited play
- Hours
- Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8:30pm
💡 Did You Know?
- The arcade features over 35 retro arcade games spanning from the 1930s to 1980s, with one review mentioning approximately 50 video games total, creating a comprehensive journey through gaming history
- The venue offers unlimited arcade play with no quarters, tokens, or cards needed and no time limits for a flat $15 admission fee, eliminating traditional arcade constraints
- The museum features soda memorabilia spanning over a century, with dedicated sections for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and other vintage sodas, offering approximately 120 varieties of vintage glass-bottle sodas for purchase
- The attraction combines two distinct experiences on different levels: a soda history museum on the main level and a full arcade on the lower level, creating a unique dual-themed venue
💬 What Visitors Say
- Budget extra for food and beverages if hosting a party or group event. Bottled sodas are $2.50 each and food pricing is premium ($11-14 for pizzas vs $6 elsewhere), so consider bringing your own refreshments or factoring this into party costs.
- Start your visit upstairs exploring the soda museum's extensive Coca-Cola and vintage soda memorabilia collection, then head downstairs to the arcade. This creates a natural flow from educational exhibits to hands-on gameplay.
- The $15 flat admission includes unlimited play on 35+ arcade games with no quarters or tokens needed and no time limits. Budget 2-3 hours for a full visit combining both museum exploration and arcade gameplay.
- For families with children, this venue is all-ages friendly with no age-specific areas. The unlimited arcade play model is ideal for families since kids can play multiple games without additional costs, making it budget-friendly for group visits.
- Try vintage sodas as ice cream floats for just a few dollars more than the $2.50 bottle price. This is a unique way to experience the soda collection and adds a nostalgic treat to your visit.
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