Press Releases

January 9, 2025

“Ruh-Roh” SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit opens Saturday, January 18, 2025 at The Strong National Museum of Play.

December 12, 2024

The Strong receives collection of materials from family of Steve Epstein, icon in the coin-op industry.

November 18, 2024

In a special, double issue, the American Journal of Play moves beyond the theory of play to focus on the play objects themselves.

November 12, 2024

The three inductees for 2024 are revealed: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers!

October 24, 2024

Rochester’s most playful gala returns! Funds raised from Play Ball support the museum’s outreach programs and play-based mission.

October 3, 2024

The Strong announces access to Aira, an app to increase accessibility for guests who are blind or have low vision.

September 18, 2024

Can My Little Pony outrun the stick horse? Will Hess Toy Trucks cross the finish line before remote-controlled vehicles? Can Phase 10 play a better hand than Sequence?

September 18, 2024

Learn more about each of the 12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists.

September 10, 2024

Celebrate the beloved television show Sesame Street all weekend.

August 22, 2024

New exhibit will celebrate 50 years of the iconic roleplaying game.

July 16, 2024

The Strong names high-adventure ropes course Ralph Wilson Skyline Climb in Honor of Ralph Wilson’s legacy.

June 24, 2024

The Strong announced the launch of the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour, which includes weekly programming featuring iconic toys from different eras.