Silverball Museum (Delray Beach)
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The Silverball Museum refers to two museum of pinball machines, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey and Delray Beach, Florida, both owned by Robert Ilvento.[1] The first location opened in 2009 on the Asbury Park Bordwalk with the Florida location opening in 2017.[1]
As of 2020, the Ashbury Park location houses approximately 150 pinball machines, ranging from the 1940s to 2019.[2]
In 2017, the Delray Beach location had 88 pinball machines and 24 arcade games, ranging from the 1950s to 2000s.[3] The space expanded in 2018 and by 2020 had over 150 video games, which range from the 1930s to the 2010s.[1][4] Admission to the museum gives free play on the machines, and guests can pay by the hour or the day.[3] In addition to housing games, the 9,000 square foot building serves food and hosts events.[5][6][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Lolo, Sabrina (2020-01-17). "'Born from her love of pinball:' The special story behind the Silverball Museum". WPEC. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Lavery, Patrick LaveryPatrick (2020-01-31). "You'll flip for the pinball machines at NJ's Silverball Museum". New Jersey 101.5. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ a b "Florida Travel: Riding the Wave of Nostalgia at the Silverball Museum". Gulfshore Life. 2019-01-30. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Silverball Museum in Delray Expands". Fox 29 WFLX. 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Tribou, Richard (2017-05-25). "Museum celebrates the art and style of pinball". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Todaro, Megan (2023-06-14). "With Dozens Of Pinball Machines, This Small Town Museum In Florida Is A True Hidden Gem". OnlyInYourState®. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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