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Loading view.Morpho Magic
View Event DetailsView hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
Happiest Hour
View Event DetailsDrink. Laugh. Play. Join The Strong on Thursday, December 1, for the adult-only Happiest Hour! The night includes a cash bar, loads of fun, music […]
Pirate Toy Fund Drive Finale
View Event DetailsJoin 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+
View Event DetailsJoin Just Games for a Painting Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures workshop at The Strong’s Play Lab. Many Dungeons & Dragons players like to use miniatures […]
Morpho Magic
View Event DetailsView hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Family Festivities
View Event DetailsCelebrate the joy of reading this week, with special guest Eastman Community Music School! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked […]
Woodbury School Open House
View Event DetailsThe Strong’s Woodbury School is accepting applications for the 2023–24 school year, enrollment opens December 1. Learn more about the school, tour the new classrooms, […]
Raceway Arcade Exhibit Opening
View Event DetailsPlay your way through the history of electronic driving games and learn about America’s long fascination with the need for speed at the original Raceway […]
Let’s Play: A Winter Celebration with Rochester P ...
View Event DetailsEnjoy musical performances throughout the museum featuring musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as well as student musicians from Strings for Success, ROCmusic, and the […]
Morpho Magic
View Event DetailsView hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Family Festivities
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Eastman Evenings
View Event DetailsEnjoy interactive musical performances by Eastman Community Music School on select Friday Nights! Join performer Payton Dziekan for our first Friday back, featuring the Double […]
Morpho Magic
View Event DetailsView hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Family Festivities
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
Morpho Magic
View Event DetailsView hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
Wegmans Super Kids Market’s 25th Anniversary
View Event DetailsLet's celebrate 25 years of Wegmans Super Kids Market! Create a celebratory “balloon” and add it to the balloon bouquet at Super Kids Market and […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
“Snow Much Fun” Winter Break Week
View Event DetailsFrom December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023, enjoy Snow Much Fun at The Strong during winter break week! (NOTE: The museum is closed December […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Winter Wonderland
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Under the Sea
View Event DetailsMake a splash at the “Under the Sea” weekend at The Strong. Visit the University of Sea Monstria and learn about “human things”, make a […]
Sensory Friendly Sunday
View Event DetailsEnjoy The Strong during exclusive hours designed for children with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the museum in a comfortable and accepting environment […]
Under the Sea
View Event DetailsMake a splash at the “Under the Sea” weekend at The Strong. Visit the University of Sea Monstria and learn about “human things”, make a […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Compassion
View Event DetailsJoin The Strong in celebrating the memory and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. to create a world of compassion. Enjoy Grace and Grin Puppets […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-12)- SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Lunar New Year Celebration
View Event DetailsJoin The Strong in celebrating Lunar New Year, also known as “Chinese New Year”. Practice mindfulness and try out Chinese water calligraphy, create a lantern […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Winter Wonderland
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-12)- SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Fit Kids Day
View Event DetailsRun, hop, or slide into the museum for a day filled with fitness fun. Join The Strong, the American Dairy Association, and other community partners […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Winter Wonderland
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Donuts & Tiaras – SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Come in costume and join The Strong for an exclusive, ticketed opportunity to meet your favorite princesses, design your own donut with royal […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-12)- SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Princess Palooza
View Event DetailsHEAR YE, HEAR YE, you are cordially invited to Princess Palooza at The Strong! Come in costume to enjoy photo opportunities and activities with your […]
Princess Palooza
View Event DetailsHEAR YE, HEAR YE, you are cordially invited to Princess Palooza at The Strong! Come in costume to enjoy photo opportunities and activities with your […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Dinosaurs
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
College Night
View Event DetailsGather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Explore more than a city block of interactive exhibits, play your way […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-12)- SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Black History Month Celebration
View Event DetailsJoin The Strong in celebrating Black voices and honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to society! Watch, listen, and learn about African Dance […]
Magic: The Gathering Beginner Workshop (Ages 8+)
View Event DetailsLearn to Play Magic with the friendly folks from Just Games and some enthusiastic Magic players from around the Rochester area! Shuffle up your deck […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Dinosaurs
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Valentine’s Day Play Lab Pop-up Activity
View Event DetailsCraft a Valentine’s Day card and headband for a loved one, learn how to fold an origami heart, and engineer a “love bug” launcher in […]
Artist at Play Workshop: Painting with a Purpose with Y ...
View Event DetailsCreate your very own MASTERPIECE while exploring the basics of acrylic painting and the cultural history of masks. Through his art, guest instructor Ya'qub Shabazz […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 12 to 17)-SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 12 to 17)-SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 12 to 17)-SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Back by popular demand—and led again […]
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