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Online Exhibits

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.

 
The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards >
Playing with Politics >
The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning >
How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels >
Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep >
American Board and Card Game History >
Pinball in America >
Video Game History Timeline >

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  • Access to Artifact Collections
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  • American Journal of Play
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  • 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
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  • Video Game Play Capture

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