Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
September 3
eGameRevolution will close Sept. 3 for renovations.
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
Plan Your Visit Ticket OptionsThe 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.
Celebrate the 50-year history and influence of the iconic roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons at a new, original exhibit opening September 21.
Learn about the history and cultural importance of electronic games in ESL Digital Worlds: High Score and see how this medium has changed the way that people play and connect.
Ready, player! Become part of the game and immerse yourself in video game scenarios at ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up.
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Happy Birthday Spin Master! Celebrate 30 years of Spin Master with this curated collection of Spin Master’s best. From Tech Deck to Cool Maker PopStyle […]
Cowabunga! Explore these rad toys from the 80s and 90s to celebrate the final leg of the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour. This […]
Visit the Adams Atrium from August 22–September 2 to meet a very special feline guest, Pete the Cat! Strike a silly pose or get a […]
Happy Birthday Spin Master! Celebrate 30 years of Spin Master with this curated collection of Spin Master’s best. From Tech Deck to Cool Maker PopStyle […]
Cowabunga! Explore these rad toys from the 80s and 90s to celebrate the final leg of the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour. This […]
Visit the Adams Atrium from August 22–September 2 to meet a very special feline guest, Pete the Cat! Strike a silly pose or get a […]
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper cups and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Join Amanda Ashley – writer, singer-songwriter, national touring/recording artist, and music educator from Long Island, NY, for a live performance in Puppy’s Game Cafe. Amanda’s […]
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Visit The Strong and explore Elmo’s world, wave hello to Big Bird up in his window, and take a picture on the famous Sesame Street […]
Learn about Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and design your own Muppet-inspired puppet!
Visit The Strong and explore Elmo’s world, wave hello to Big Bird up in his window, and take a picture on the famous Sesame Street […]
The Strong’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is presented by the American Dairy Association North East. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with The Strong Museum! Enjoy an interactive […]
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Explore the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons with The Strong’s brand-new exhibit! Take on the Adventurer’s Quest and follow clues throughout the museum to […]
Learn to make realistic diorama style bases for your Dungeons & Dragons miniatures. Each participant receives a miniature and base. Guests may also bring their […]
Use clothes pins and your imagination to fabricate a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Explore the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons with The Strong’s brand-new exhibit! Take on the Adventurer’s Quest and follow clues throughout the museum to […]
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
The Strong joins Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums in celebrating the Worldwide Day of Play. Visit the museum and enjoy parachute games, hopscotch, […]
Use paper bags and your imagination to craft a moveable puppet, perfect for at-home puppet shows!
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Visit the Play Lab and learn how simple tools like a hammer or wrench are used to build the world around you!
Explore the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons with The Strong’s brand-new exhibit! Take on the Adventurer’s Quest and follow clues throughout the museum to […]
The Strong’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is presented by the American Dairy Association North East. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with The Strong Museum! Enjoy an interactive […]
Museum News
The Strong's eGameRevolution will be closed September 3 for renovations.
Museum News
The Strong’s President, Steve Dubnik and Mary Wilson announce the museum’s high-adventure ropes course is being named the Ralph Wilson Skyline Climb in honor of Ralph Wilson’s legacy.
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.
