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Strong National Museum of Play
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
Open every Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m.!
Unless otherwise noted, events typically end by 4 p.m. and are included with general museum admission fees.
Now Open
LEGO® Castle Adventure
Explore a giant castle brimming with LEGO brick decorations, climb a lookout tower, and enter the dragon’s cave. Meet LEGO® sculptor Nathan Sawaya
and see his eye-popping Art of the Brick exhibit.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2010 The LEGO Group.
Monday, February 8
Toddler Book Club
Building & Construction: a truckload of stories and activities
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10
Making American Music
“Pure A Cappella” with University of Rochester
YellowJackets and Vocal Point
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Member $14, Nonmember $17
Saturday–Sunday, February 13–21
Fat Brain School-Break Week
Grow your brain even though school’s out! Build masterpieces out of Dado Cubes
or try your hand at other creative playthings from Fat Brain Toys,
including Twig, Animalogic, and Tri-Spy
Monday, February 15
Toddler Book Club
Building & Construction: a truckload of stories and activities
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Monday, February 22
Toddler Book Club
Building & Construction: a truckload of stories and activities
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28
Pure Nonsense! Read Across America
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, crafts, and fantastical fun
Mondays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Toddler Book Club
Dr. Seuss & Friends: silly stories and activities
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 1
Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6
Nonsense: silly songs, dancing, and crafts
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10
Making American Music
“Hollywood’s Jazziest Hits” with the Greece Jazz Band
7:30 p.m.
Call 585-263-2700 for tickets
Member $14, Nonmember $17
Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14
Hot Diggity Dogs!
Tail-wagging fun with Clifford®, Biscuit®, and impressive local pups
Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14
Exhibit Closing: The Art of the Brick
Last chance to view 30 eye-popping LEGO® brick sculptures
Saturday, March 20
Kids Performing for Kids
Robotics, debates, singing, and other performances by kids
Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, & 26
Toddler Book Club
Fairy Tales from Afar: readings from classic fairy tales and related activities
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7
Making American Music
“Beyond Oktoberfest: German Music in America” with Steve Kindred and the Genesee Valley Band
7:30 p.m.
Call 585-263-2700 for tickets
Member $14, Nonmember $17
Friday, April 9
Eastman School Family Performance
Presented by Eastman School of Music students
6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, April 10 & 11
The Royal Ball
Live music, pageantry, dancing, games, and crafts
Monday, April 12
Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6
Once Upon a Time: readings and music with the Rochester Philharmonic’s orKIDStra in conjunction with their production of “The Firebird”
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday–Friday, April 19–23
School-Break Week
over to build creatures, cars, and more in the ZOOB play zone
Monday Kicks and Toddler Book Club is sponsored by 
Making American Music is sponsored by 

Donate a new toy to the Pirate Toy Fund on your next visit.