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Explore some of the hundreds of Jewish designers and entrepreneurs who helped shape the Western toy, game, and pinball industries, and the U.S. and Japanese video game business.

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May 6, 2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy a special exhibit—Playful Patriotic—and explore American history through the lens of play.

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April 30, 2026

Learn about Japan’s long history of independent game development, dating back to the 1970s, at a special exhibit inside the museum’s ESL Digital Worlds: High Score on the second floor.

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February 10, 2026

Explore the rise of coin-operated video games and how we fell in love with them, one quarter at a time.

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November 20, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons has transformed play and culture by infusing the universal love of pretend into a game system set in a world of wizards and warriors, monsters and treasure.

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November 20, 2025

Challenge friends and family to race giant marbles on a 350-ft track, complete with obstacles and pitfalls and a massive whirlpool.

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November 13, 2025

Explore the cultural importance of the beloved Hello Kitty character at Hello Cutie: Our Favorite Kitty, a new exhibit open on the museum’s second floor.

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February 20, 2025

Grab the joystick and dive into the ultimate arcade experience! Play some of the most iconic arcade games of all time at the original Infinity Arcade exhibit—and explore the history of the arcade in America, from the penny arcades in the early 1900s, to the classic arcades of the 1970s and 80s, to today’s latest iterations.

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October 4, 2024

Learn about the pivotal role that Black designers have played in diversifying toy aisles in Black Doll Designers, open on the museum’s first floor (near The Strong Express Train).
Explore the history of toy companies founded to promote representation—such as B. Wright Toy Company, Olmec Toys, and Shindana Toys—and view key doll examples, such as:

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February 12, 2024

Dive into the stories of the most important video game systems in history—from the Magnavox Odyssey (1972) to the Sony Playstation 5 (2020)—in Console Central, now open just outside eGameRevolution on the museum’s second floor.

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December 22, 2023

Before heading outside to the Hasbro Game Park, learn more about the history and cultural influence of board games in Hasbro Board Game Place.
Challenge friends and family to a 15-foot-high version of Chutes and Ladders and discover the game’s roots in ancient India. Then view unique artifacts and learn about the creators of other iconic games:
Hasbro Board Game Place is made possible by Alan and Vivien Hassenfeld and the Hassenfeld Family Foundation.

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August 14, 2023

People have played on this spot for centuries. Through its outdoor exhibit Play Happened Here, The Strong celebrates the individuals who have lived here and the ways that play has enriched lives, built communities, and made life a whole lot more fun. The exhibit is in the Riedman Commons on Adventure Place. Guests can scan a QR code on each of five panels to explore in multiple languages and hear audio through the Bloomberg Connects app.

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June 21, 2023