Things to See & Do

You’re never too big for this much fun! With more than 150,000 square feet of dynamic interactive exhibit space; the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, games, and other items that celebrate play; a wide range of programs and activities; and family-friendly amenities, the National Museum of Play^® provides educational, entertaining, and unforgettable intergenerational fun.

Spend a few hours or an entire day!

The National Museum of Play is recognized as one of the nation’s most engaging museums for families and children:

• Stroll among the butterflies in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden or take a walk through the outdoor Discovery Garden.
• Step onto Sesame Street, journey Down a Sunny Dirt Road with the Berenstain Bears^®, and follow the Yellow Brick Road into Reading Adventureland—a life-size pop-up book.
• Grab a cape and leap into the world of American Comic Book Heroes, shop until you drop at Super Kids Market, and challenge your perspective on play at the Field of Play.
• Sing, dance, explore, create, and discover at programs and events designed by museum educators.
• Discover the thousands of playthings on display from the museum’s world-class collections, including the iconic toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame.
• Marvel at a 1,700-gallon coral reef aquarium—one of the largest living aquarium reefs in the Northeast.
• Hop aboard the Strong Express Train or take a spin on the Elaine Wilson Carousel.
• Check out a book or get your first library card at the Grada Hopeman Gelser Library desk.