Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
Closing Early
The museum will close at 5 p.m. on May 2.
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
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Create a work of art, learn to finger crochet, and discover all the fun possibilities of yarn!
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Margaret Woodbury Strong’s Life and Collections Learn about the family history and some of the artifacts that inspired the collection of museum founder Margaret Woodbury […]
SOLD OUT Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Decorate an egg carton and hunt throughout museum exhibits to find 12 different colored eggs. […]
Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Led by Dennis McCorry, Digital Games Hub Coordinator […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experience an Epic Anime Night at The Strong National Museum of Play! Calling all anime lovers! Join us for a special 18+ after-hours event at […]
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Join the Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the April 14 open house from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. No registration required. […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Feel the beat with this free children’s music class! At 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Alicia Bradford, Director of Early Childhood Music at Roberts Wesleyan […]
Feel the beat with this free children’s music class! At 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Alicia Bradford, Director of Early Childhood Music at Roberts Wesleyan […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Join professional juggler Ted Baumhauer and get insider knowledge on a new skill, Juggling! Learn tips and tricks to start on your journey to becoming […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Join professional juggler Ted Baumhauer and get insider knowledge on a new skill, Juggling! Learn tips and tricks to start on your journey to becoming […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Racers, bring your RC cars and start your engines at The Strong! On April 25, race your remote-control car on a competitive track and watch […]
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
Enjoy The Strong before it opens to the public at an exclusive event designed for guests with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the […]
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
The Games and Puzzles of Rochester’s Alderman-Fairchild Corporation Discover the Rochester company that was one of the most prominent game makers throughout the 1920s and […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Join the Rochester City LEGO User Group for a LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Experienced LEGO builders will teach guests how to create […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Create your own tabletop pinball machine at the Strong National Museum of Play! Led by Ben t. Matchstick of The Cardboard Teck Instantute, learn how […]
Pinball Projects, Adams Atrium View and interact with pinball creations built by students at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The Man Who Saved the Game, […]
Enjoy The Strong before it opens to the public at an exclusive event designed for guests with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the […]
Create your own tabletop pinball machine at the Strong National Museum of Play! Led by Ben t. Matchstick of The Cardboard Teck Instantute, learn how […]
The Strong Museum is the ultimate play destination for all ages! With nearly 150,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, The Strong provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun.
“Ruh-Roh” SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit opens January 18.
Ready, player! Become part of the game and immerse yourself in video game scenarios at ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up.
A visit to The Strong is not complete without a stop in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the only year-round indoor butterfly garden in upstate New York.
Museum News
The Strong announces the 2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists.
Museum News
The Strong announces access to Aira, an app to increase accessibility for guests who are blind or have low vision.
The Strong owns and cares for the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, board games, video games, other electronic games, books, documents, and other historical materials related to play.
Access thousands of objects from the museum's online database.
Search design documents, personal papers, and other archival materials.
Explore periodicals, books, comic books, and other holdings from The Strong's research library.
Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment.
Become a champion for play and help make a difference in the lives of the children and families who play, learn, and grow with The Strong.
In play a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behavior. In play it is as though he were a head taller than himself.”
Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
