Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Visit the Ultimate Play Destination
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
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Rediscover old memories and make new ones with a trip the family will remember for a lifetime.
Your Childhood is Closer than You Think.
The Strong is the ultimate play destination for all ages! With 100,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, The Strong museum provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun.
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American Comic Book Heroes
Grab a cape and leap into the world of superheroes with the American Comic Book Heroes: The Battle of Good vs. Evil exhibit at The Strong museum. Explore seven decades of amazing characters who have […]
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Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street?
Step into the world’s most famous neighborhood at The Strong museum. Travel through five delightful decades of the iconic Sesame Street children’s television series. Dozens of interactive components invite families to explore concepts about letters, […]
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Skyline Climb
Please note: Skyline Climb will be closed November 1 & 2. Are you ready for the challenge? Jump into the realm of adventure play at The Strong’s all-new high ropes course—Skyline Climb. Suspended above the […]
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National Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Butterfly Garden-Closed
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will be closed for annual maintenance from September 26-30. Thank you for your patience while we keep our live collections […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Little Builders
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Little Builders
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden-Closed
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will be closed for annual maintenance from September 26-30. Thank you for your patience while we keep our live collections […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden-Closed
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will be closed for annual maintenance from September 26-30. Thank you for your patience while we keep our live collections […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden-Closed
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will be closed for annual maintenance from September 26-30. Thank you for your patience while we keep our live collections […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden-Closed
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will be closed for annual maintenance from September 26-30. Thank you for your patience while we keep our live collections […]
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3 events,
National Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
1 event,
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
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Learn how to Dungeon Master (8+)
Learn how to Dungeon Master (8+)
You’ve explored the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and now you’re ready to lead adventures of your own. Learn how to bring a Dungeons […]
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Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
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Fairy Magic
Visit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and be transported to a magical world during Fairy Magic! Listen to spritely music as you walk among butterflies, […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Owl Pellet Workshop in the Play Lab
Owl Pellet Workshop in the Play Lab
Enjoy a special ticketed event in conjunction with The Strong’s Totally Gross programming. Dissect an owl pellet in the Play Lab at 11 a.m., then […]
Totally Gross
Totally Gross
Visit The Strong for a day of Totally Gross play! Enjoy an up close and personal display of the slipperiest and stinkiest animals of the […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
2 events,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
The Strong Museum’s 40th Birthday Celebration
The Strong Museum’s 40th Birthday Celebration
The Strong turns 40! Celebrate with us by grabbing your party hats upon entry, enjoying a birthday tea party, and snapping a photo in the […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
2 events,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by enjoying a bilingual Spanish English story time in the Adam’s Atrium and dance demonstrations presented by Grupo Cultural Latinos En […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
3 events,
Fairy Magic
Visit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and be transported to a magical world during Fairy Magic! Listen to spritely music as you walk among butterflies, […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
1 event,
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
2 events,
Museum Closed
Closed to the public for The Play Ball fundraising gala. For more information about tickets and sponsorship, please visit www.theplayball.org.
The Play Ball
The Play Ball
This year The Play Ball gala will be a fun-filled and inspiring evening featuring all of the unique experiences that The Strong National Museum of Play is known […]
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Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Finger Lakes Opera presents “Pinocchio”
Finger Lakes Opera presents “Pinocchio”
Enjoy a performance of Pinocchio, a children’s opera by Finger Lakes Opera(FLO), in The Strong’s Paychex Theater. FLO’s operatic twist of Pinocchio tells the classic fairy-tale […]
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Fairy Magic
Visit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and be transported to a magical world during Fairy Magic! Listen to spritely music as you walk among butterflies, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Fall Favorites
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
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1 event,
Wizards, Magic, and More!
Wizards, Magic, and More!
Calling all wizards, warlocks, and conjurers! Fly in and enjoy a magical weekend at The Strong. Experience a magical performance in the Paychex Theater at […]
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Sensory Friendly Sunday
Sensory Friendly Sunday
Enjoy The Strong during exclusive hours designed for children with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the museum in a comfortable and accepting environment […]
Wizards, Magic, and More!
Wizards, Magic, and More!
Calling all wizards, warlocks, and conjurers! Fly in and enjoy a magical weekend at The Strong. Experience a magical performance in the Paychex Theater at […]
2 events,
Fairy Magic
Visit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and be transported to a magical world during Fairy Magic! Listen to spritely music as you walk among butterflies, […]
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Come in costume to trick-or-treat for prizes at the homes of some popular costumed characters. Craft Halloween […]
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College Night
College Night
Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Explore more than a city block of interactive exhibits, play your way […]
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Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
Youth Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 8+
Youth Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 8+
Join Just Games for Youth Dungeons and Dragons at The Strong. Discover the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons—a National Toy Hall of Fame inductee—in […]
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Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
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Gaming for All: A Women in Games Celebration
Join The Strong National Museum of Play and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for a special evening of big-kid fun to celebrate and share the contributions of women, people of color, differently-abled people, […]
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College Night
Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Explore more than a city block of interactive exhibits, play your way through the history of electronic games and pinball […]
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Museum News
Mary Valentine—a museum trustee, long-time philanthropic supporter, and great friend to many at The Strong—sadly passed away recently at the age of 74. While many museum guests never had the chance to experience […]
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Museum News
The Strong announces the 12 finalists for the 2022 National Toy Hall of Fame: bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Lite-Brite, Nerf Toys, Masters of the Universe, piñata, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O, Spirograph, and […]
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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.
Online Collections
Access thousands of objects from the museum’s online database.
Archives Catalog
Search design documents, personal papers, and other archival materials.
Library Catalog
Explore periodicals, books, comic books, and other holdings from The Strong’s research library.
On-site Collections Access
Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment.
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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.”Lev Vygotsky, Russian psychologist, 1896–1934View More Quotes
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Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
