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Enjoy interactive musical performances by Eastman Community Music School on select Friday Nights! Join performer Payton Dziekan for our first Friday back, featuring the Double […]
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Loading view.View Event DetailsMorpho 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read Across America Day
View Event DetailsCelebrate Read Across America Day and join us for a special story time in the Adams Atrium at noon. Read Across America is a nationwide […]
Woodbury School Open House
View Event DetailsThe Strong’s Woodbury School is accepting applications for the 2023–24 school year. Learn more about the school, tour the new classrooms, and meet the teaching […]
Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Kits with RLUG (8+)-SOLD ...
View Event DetailsJoin the Rochester LEGO User Group (ROCLUG) for a one-of-a-kind LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Build alongside members from RLUG to create your […]
Brick Bonanza
View Event DetailsOn March 4 & 5, meet members or the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate […]
Deaf Day of Play
View Event DetailsJoin The Strong and RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf's Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education Program to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month […]
Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Kits with RLUG (8+)-SOLD ...
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Join the Rochester LEGO User Group (ROCLUG) for a one-of-a-kind LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Build alongside members from RLUG to […]
Brick Bonanza
View Event DetailsOn March 4 & 5, meet members or the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate […]
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- Colors of the Rainbow
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, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Colors of the Rainbow
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 […]
The Strong Museum Job Fair
View Event DetailsREGISTRATION FOR THE JOB FAIR IS FULL We are not accepting any more registrations for the March 13 job fair. If you are interested in […]
Happiest Hour
View Event DetailsDrink. Laugh. Play. Join The Strong on Thursday, March 16, for the adult-only Happiest Hour! The night includes a cash bar, loads of fun, music […]
St. Patrick’s Day Play Lab Pop-up Activity
View Event DetailsCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green pop-up crafts in The Strong’s Play Lab.
Superheroes
View Event DetailsSoar into The Strong for a hero-filled weekend! Come in costume to test your superhero skills all weekend long in the American Comic Book Heroes […]
Superheroes
View Event DetailsSoar into The Strong for a hero-filled weekend! Come in costume to test your superhero skills all weekend long in the American Comic Book Heroes […]
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- Colors of the Rainbow
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 […]
Teeny Tots Egg Hunt – SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Decorate an egg carton and hunt throughout museum exhibits to find 12 different colored eggs. […]
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- Colors of the Rainbow
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 […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
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, […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
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- Showers and Flowers
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 DetailsJoin Eastman Community Music School faculty for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and […]
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- Showers and Flowers
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 […]
Gnomes, Trolls, and Fairy Folk
View Event DetailsGather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Painting Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Ages 8+
View Event DetailsJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Gnomes, Trolls, and Fairy Folk
View Event DetailsGather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Artist at Play Workshops: Fairy Houses
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Join local artist Destiney Schultz* for a beginner fairy house workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Learn techniques to create your own fairy […]
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- Showers and Flowers
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 […]
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