Austin Pinball Collective

Austin Pinball Collective is a membership-based nonprofit organization and community hub for pinball enthusiasts in Austin, Texas. Founded by fans, hobbyists, collectors, and competitors who pooled their skills, tools, and machines, it is dedicated to preserving and celebrating pinball’s history, artistry, and craftsmanship. The collective offers access to freeplay pinball machines, so visitors can play without quarters, and its collection has grown to more than 30 machines.

Its welcoming space brings together players, collectors, restorers, and newcomers for learning, sharing, and competition. The organization supports its mission through education, restoration projects, events, and community engagement, helping people experience pinball as both a cultural and mechanical art form. Visitors can check the events calendar for activities and plan a visit during its listed opening hours: Fridays from 2 p.

m. to 10 p. m., weekends from noon to 4 p.

m., and Mondays from 6 p. m. to 10 p.

m. Located on the second floor at 1106 Clayton Lane, the collective also welcomes volunteers and members