Through its online exhibits, The Strong’s historians, curators, librarians, and archivists investigate the history, evolution, and cultural effects of play and playthings. Many of these exhibits are also accessible through Google Arts & Culture, where The Strong is an official partner.
Today’s hours: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Research & Publications
- Access to Artifact Collections
- Access to Library and Archival Materials
- American Journal of Play
- Books
- Electronic Newsletters
- Online Exhibits
- Playing with Politics
- The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
- How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels
- The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning
- Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep
- American Board and Card Game History
- Pinball in America
- Video Game History Timeline
- Play Stuff Blog
- Play Time Newsletter
- Research Fellowships
- Research Inquiries
- Video Game Play Capture
- About
- Mission
- History
- Expansion
- Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play
- International Center for the History of Electronic Games
- National Toy Hall of Fame
- World Video Game Hall of Fame
- American Journal of Play
- Woodbury School
- The Strong Photo Gallery
- Employment
- Internships
- Volunteer
- Community Service
- Museum News
- In the News
- Directions and Parking
- Annual Reports
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- Collections
- Toy, Doll, Game, and Related Collections
- Video and Other Electronic Game Collections
- Archival Collections Related to Artifacts of Play
- Archival Collections Related to the Study of Play
- Archival Collections Related to Video and Other Electronic Games
- Library Collections
- Access to Collections
- Online Collections
- Donate to the Collections
- Curators at Work
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- Exhibits
- Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
- America at Play
- American Comic Book Heroes: The Battle of Good vs. Evil
- Aquariums
- The Berenstain Bears: Down a Sunny Dirt Road
- Build, Drive, Go
- Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?
- Carousel and Train
- DanceLab
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- Discovery Garden
- eGameRevolution
- Field of Play
- Game Time!
- Imagination Destination
- One History Place
- Out of the Vault
- Play Pals
- Pinball Playfields
- Reading Adventureland
- Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails
- Ticket to Ride Display
- Toy Halls of Fame
- Wegmans Super Kids Market
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- Education
- The Strong's Educational Philosophy
- Woodbury School
- Lessons for Pre-K to Grade 3 School Groups
- Programs for Grades 4 to 12
- Theme Days
- Field Trips
- Plan a Class Visit
- Homeschool Students
- Are You a Maker? Workshop Series
- Video Game Creation Workshop
- Scouts
- College and University Programs
- Professional Development
- Education and Play Resources
- Educator E-Newsletter
- Reclaiming Joy through Song, Movement, and Stories Annual Education Conference
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- Research & Publications
- Access to Artifact Collections
- Access to Library and Archival Materials
- American Journal of Play
- Books
- Electronic Newsletters
- Online Exhibits
- Playing with Politics
- The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
- How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels
- The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning
- Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep
- American Board and Card Game History
- Pinball in America
- Video Game History Timeline
- Play Stuff Blog
- Play Time Newsletter
- Research Fellowships
- Research Inquiries
- Video Game Play Capture
- Calendar
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- Visit
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- Support
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- Membership
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- Tour Operators
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- Press Room
Museum Hours
- Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
