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Visit the Ultimate Play Destination
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
1/2 Price Friday Evenings
Half off museum admission every Friday 4–8 p.m.
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Rediscover old memories and make new ones with a trip the family will remember for a lifetime.
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Must-See Exhibits
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.
Hasbro Game Park
Jump into the game at the 17,000-square-foot, outdoor Hasbro Game Park!
ESL Digital Worlds: High Score
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.
ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up
Ready, player! Become part of the game and immerse yourself in video game scenarios at ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up.
Upcoming Events
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Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Food and Family
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Food and Family
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,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
1 event,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
1 event,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
1 event,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
4 events,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
Artist at Play Workshop: Dream Collages with Erica Bryant
Artist at Play Workshop: Dream Collages with Erica Bryant
Come explore your dreams in a collage workshop with artist Erica Bryant. Learn about the art of collage and the science of dreams while making […]
Pirate Toy Fund Drive Finale
Pirate Toy Fund Drive Finale
Join the Pirate Toy Fund’s Executive Director, Otto Harnischfeger, to mark the end of this year’s toy drive (which ran from November 25 to December […]
Painting Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Ages 8+
Painting Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Ages 8+
Join Just Games for Dungeons and Dragons: Miniature Painting workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Many Dungeons and Dragons players like to use miniatures to […]
2 events,
Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Craft 3D and 2D geometric shapes out of paper straws. Make jewelry, ornaments, or whatever you can dream up!
Artist at Play Workshop: Dream Collages with Erica Bryant
Artist at Play Workshop: Dream Collages with Erica Bryant
Come explore your dreams in a collage workshop with artist Erica Bryant. Learn about the art of collage and the science of dreams while making […]
2 events,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
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,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
1 event,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
2 events,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
Happiest Hour – SOLD OUT
Happiest Hour – SOLD OUT
Drink. Laugh. Play. Join The Strong on Thursday, December 7, for the adult-only Happiest Hour! The night includes a cash bar, loads of fun, music […]
2 events,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
Eastman Evenings
Eastman Evenings
Join Naomi Foley and The Eastman Young Children’s Chorus for a night of musical fun at The Strong Museum!
4 events,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
Artist at Play Workshop: Jewelry Making with Rashad Parker
Artist at Play Workshop: Jewelry Making with Rashad Parker
Learn how to make handmade jewelry in a jewelry class offered by local artist, Rashad Parker. By the end of the class, you will have […]
Frozen Fun
Frozen Fun
Brave the winter with crafts, activities, and winter fun! Say hello to a special snowman that loves warm hugs, build an ice palace with ice […]
Artist at Play Workshop: Jewelry Making with Rashad Parker
Artist at Play Workshop: Jewelry Making with Rashad Parker
Learn how to make handmade jewelry in a jewelry class offered by local artist, Rashad Parker. By the end of the class, you will have […]
1 event,
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Play Lab: Finger Painting
Learn the basics of finger painting and create a work of art in the Play Lab!
2 events,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
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,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
1 event,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
1 event,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
1 event,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
1 event,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
1 event,
Play Lab: Spin Art
Play Lab: Spin Art
Get crafty in the Play Lab and create a symmetrical work of art that you spin while you paint!
2 events,
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Have fun and get creative with this STEAM activity that combines chemistry and art.
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club
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,
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Have fun and get creative with this STEAM activity that combines chemistry and art.
1 event,
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Have fun and get creative with this STEAM activity that combines chemistry and art.
1 event,
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Have fun and get creative with this STEAM activity that combines chemistry and art.
1 event,
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Play Lab: Fizzy Painting
Have fun and get creative with this STEAM activity that combines chemistry and art.
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
2 events,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
2 events,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
2 events,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
1 event,
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own […]
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Break Week: Pete the Cat Crafts and Games
Meet Pete the Cat. Enjoy a special Pete the Cat story time. Play Pete the Cat games with your friends and family. Create your own sparkling four groovy button bracelet then wear it […]
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Sensory Friendly Sunday
Enjoy The Strong before it opens to the public at an exclusive event designed for children with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the museum in a comfortable and accepting environment that […]
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Museum News
The Strong’s Woodbury School begins accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
Museum News
The Strong launches digital map with location awareness technology for guests to explore the nearly 150,000 sq. ft. of galleries.
Explore Our Collections
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.
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.”
