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For more information or to be placed on media press list,contact:
Susan Trien
Phone: (585) 410-6359
Fax: (585) 263-2612
E-mail: strien@museumofplay.org

June 2009 

Morpho Butterfly Magic through Labor Day

Summer of Furry Friends and Farewell Parades

Celebrating America's Favorite Doll Display Opens June 27

America's Favorite Doll Opening Weekend Celebration

Fascinating Facts About America's Favorite Doll

May 2009

Videotopia, Largest Touring Interactive Arcade Video Exhibit, Opens May 30

Fun Factoids from Videotopia 

New "Story Magic" Game on Web site 

Dive into an Evening of Family Fun at Summer Splash June 6 

April 2009

Social Play Helped Humans to Survive for Millions of Years According to Article in American Journal of Play

Putting Play Back in Schools Will Attract More Students to Careers in Science, Math, and Engineering According to Article in American Journal of Play

FREE Lecture Series Brings Foremost Scholars on Childhood in America to Strong

Saturday Night Family Play Date (May 2) and Wizard of Oz Weekend (May 16 & 17)

Say "Ta-Ta" to MR. POTATO HEAD, On View Only through May 10

March 2009

School-Break Trash Bash April 20-24

Eastman School of Music Performance (April 3) and Saturday Night Family Play Date (April 4)

Toddler Book Club and Monday Kicks Spring 2009 Schedules

National Center for the History of Electronic GamesTM Opens at Strong

Frequently Asked Questions about the National Center for the History of Electronic Games

Electronic Games Time-line

“Tater-rific Family Weekend” At Strong National Museum of Play® March 28 & 29

March Concerts at Strong National Museum of Play®

Country Hoedown Weekend March 14 & 15

One of the Largest Living Coral Reef Displays Unveiled at Strong National Museum of Play®

February 2009

Saturday Night Play Dates Series Launched--Museum Now Opened Fridays and Saturdays Until 8 p.m.

Decline of Free Play in Childhood Noted in Sixteen Nations According to Major Study in American Journal of Play

Strenuous Physical Play May Improve Academic Performance
and Reduce Childhood Obesity According to Review in American Journal of Play

Pure Nonsense! Weekend February 28 & March 1

Deaf Actress Linda Bove of Sesame Street Appears at Strong February 10

January 2009

“Stack It Up!” School Break Week February 16 through February 20

You’re Invited to Attend the Royal Ball February 6, 7, and 8

Extended Saturday Hours, New Blog, and Flickr and Facebook Pages

December 2008

Meet MR. POTATO HEAD® at Spud-tacular Events

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD® Opens January 24

Strong National Museum of Play® Largest Rochester Site to Receive Silver LEED Certificate

Kids Performing for Kids, January 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Toddler Book Club and Monday Kicks 2009 Schedule

Woodbury Preschool and Educators Open Houses in January

November 2008

Eastman School of Music Performance (December 5) and Gary the Happy Pirate (December 6)

Holiday Cheer Weekends, December 13 & 14 and 20 & 21

Curious George™ School Break Week, December 26 through January 4

Baby Doll, Skateboard, and Stick Inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame

About the National Toy Hall of Fame® at Strong National Mueum of Play

Walt Disney World Entertainers November 15 & 16

Wizardry Weekend (Nov. 22 & 23) and Madeline’s Christmas Preview (Nov. 29)

October 2008

Strong Praised in New Edition of Groundbreaking Museum Marketing Book 
 
Gun Play Is NOT Bad for Boys According to American Journal of Play Article

Decline in Playgrounds and Recess Harmful to Children According to American Journal of Play Interview

National Adoption Month Heart Gallery Exhibit Opens November

FREE Rough-and-Tumble Lecture November 6

Eastman School Performances November 7 & December 5

Get Ready for the Nutcracker November 11

Family Halloween Fun October 25, 26, & 31

Monday Kicks for Ages Two to Six Fall 2008 Schedule

National Toy Hall of Fame Celebration November 8 & 9

September 2008

National Toy Hall of Fame® Final Nominees Announced

Curious George® Columbus Day Weekend, October 10–13

FREE Adult Education Opportunities at Strong

 

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Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden®

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