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Strong National Museum of Play

Strong National Museum of Play®
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700


In our play we reveal what kind of people we are.

Ovid
Roman poet,
43 BCE-17

Things to See & Do

You’re Never Too Big for this Much Fun!

Explore exciting exhibits and amenities including the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the Elaine Wilson Carousel, and the Strong Express Train. Walk up to the museum’s second floor and marvel at the thousands of playthings on display from Strong’s world-class collections. No matter what your age, Strong National Museum of Play provides educational, entertaining, unforgettable intergenerational fun!

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Reading Adventureland

Favorite children's stories abound in this life-size pop-up book.

Super Kids Market

Super Kids Market

In this child-size supermarket, kids run the store!

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Step into the world's most famous neighborhood.

The National Toy Hall of Fame

National Toy Hall of Fame

Marvel at classic toys that have endured as favorites.

Field of Play

Field of Play

Discover the power of play in learning and human development.

The Berenstain Bears

Journey down the sunny dirt road and spend a day in Bear Country.

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Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden

Stroll among butterflies in a lush tropical garden.

 

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Elaine Wilson Carousel

Go round and round on this historic carousel.

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Strong Express Train

Get on track aboard this kid-size locomotive.