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The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 5.
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.
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Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
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Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 as part […]
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Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
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 is free […]
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Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 as part […]
1 event,
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
1 event,
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
1 event,
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
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Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the Woodbury School’s open house. No registration required. Families should enter through […]
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Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Pokémon Play
Pokémon Play
Jumpstart your Pokémon adventure at The Strong’s special early-morning Pokémon Play event! Fuel up by decorating and enjoying a donut provided by Dunkin’. Then, craft […]
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Sensory Friendly Sunday
Sensory Friendly Sunday
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 […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
2 events,
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 as part […]
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Day of Dance!
Day of Dance!
Celebrate International Day of Dance at The Strong National Museum of Play! Dance Performances, Paychex Theater Watch a variety of dance performances throughout the day. Dance […]
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 as part […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Gardening for Pollinators Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]
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Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Pokémon Play
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]Day of Dance!
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location The Strong National Museum of Play [Get Full Details]
EventsPokémon Play
Continue ReadingJumpstart your Pokémon adventure at The Strong’s special early-morning Pokémon Play event! Fuel up by decorating and enjoying a donut provided by Dunkin’. Then, craft […]
EventsSuperhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Continue ReadingSoar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
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.
Opening January 17
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Based on the best-selling book Grossology, the exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative interactives to tell you the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
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.
Imagination Destination
Let your imagination soar! Be an astronaut, rescue pilot, construction worker, actor, and more in The Strong’s original, permanent Imagination Destination exhibit. Role-play in inspiring spaces bursting with physical challenges, such as a rescue helicopter, construction site, rocket ship, and theater.
Museum News
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for induction: Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, FIFA International Soccer, Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, and Tokimeki Memorial.
Museum News
The Strong launches an online exhibit in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, Insert Coin to Start: A History of Arcade Video Games in the 1970s.
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.”
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