Play Lab: Drums
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
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Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
SOLD OUT Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Decorate an egg carton and hunt throughout museum exhibits to find 12 different colored eggs. […]
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Led by Dennis McCorry, Digital Games Hub Coordinator […]
Learn about percussion instruments and make your own drum from recycled materials!
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 […]
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Experience an Epic Anime Night at The Strong National Museum of Play! Calling all anime lovers! Join us for a special 18+ after-hours event at […]
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
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 […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the April 14 open house from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. No registration required. […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Feel the beat with this free children's music class! At 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Alicia Bradford, Director of Early Childhood Music at Roberts Wesleyan […]
Feel the beat with this free children's music class! At 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Alicia Bradford, Director of Early Childhood Music at Roberts Wesleyan […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Join professional juggler Ted Baumhauer and get insider knowledge on a new skill, Juggling! Learn tips and tricks to start on your journey to becoming […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Join professional juggler Ted Baumhauer and get insider knowledge on a new skill, Juggling! Learn tips and tricks to start on your journey to becoming […]
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
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 […]
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
Racers, bring your RC cars and start your engines at The Strong! On April 25, race your remote-control car on a competitive track and watch […]
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
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 […]
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
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 […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
The Games and Puzzles of Rochester's Alderman-Fairchild Corporation Discover the Rochester company that was one of the most prominent game makers throughout the 1920s and […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Join the Rochester City LEGO User Group for a LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Experienced LEGO builders will teach guests how to create […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
Create your own tabletop pinball machine at the Strong National Museum of Play! Led by Ben t. Matchstick of The Cardboard Teck Instantute, learn how […]
Pinball Projects, Adams Atrium View and interact with pinball creations built by students at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The Man Who Saved the Game, […]
Visit The Strong to see a unique, two-hour marathon on the Elaine Wilson Carousel. Cheer on the riders as they raise money for the Pirate […]
Go hands-on with Play-Doh and explore all the creations you can make with this versatile tool.
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 […]
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
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 […]
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 15, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! The night includes: Cash bar (cash and credit accepted) Loads of fun Music […]
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
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 […]
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage at The Strong with performances, crafts, and activities! Performance by the Rochester Korean Percussion Ensemble!, Paychex Theater, 2 […]
Explore computer and software engineering and learn how to create music with unconventional materials.
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
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 […]
Basic Butterfly Biology Learn how butterflies are related to other animals, what the dust on a butterfly wing is, why they are so colorful, what […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Grab a putter and scorecard from the Putt Shack and (putt) put your skills to the test on a nine-hole, indoor minigolf course. Along the […]
Create a magical home for a fairy, inspired by the fairy houses created at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. Need some inspiration? Make sure to […]
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the May 28 open house from 5–7 p.m. No registration required. Families […]
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Beep beep! Explore various vehicles that help us get from one place to the next.
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
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 […]
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
Celebrating Maurice Sendak’s Wild World – Paychex Theater, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Join us in the Paychex Theater for a story time and […]
Use colored lights and prisms to experiment with color theory and color mixing. Learn about refraction and how it creates rainbows!
Did you know you can make paint out of plants? Use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind painting and take home a recipe to make […]
Did you know you can make paint out of plants? Use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind painting and take home a recipe to make […]
Bubblemania!, Hasbro Game Park, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Dance, jump, wiggle, and twirl at this bubble blowing bonanza. Where are You From?, Adams Atrium Contribute […]
Did you know you can make paint out of plants? Use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind painting and take home a recipe to make […]
Did you know you can make paint out of plants? Use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind painting and take home a recipe to make […]
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 […]
Presented by the American Dairy Association North East Celebrate Juneteenth with performances and activities promoting and cultivating the knowledge and appreciation of Black history and […]
Did you know you can make paint out of plants? Use natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind painting and take home a recipe to make […]
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Play Lab: Tie Dye Learn about the roots of Tie Dye and create your own African inspired bandanas in the Play Lab. Miracles Dance Studio, […]
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Create your own color wheel collage and learn about complimentary colors.
Celebrate the start of summer and sunny days by crafting your own rainbow suncatcher!
Game Shows at Home Hear about what is lost or gained when TV game shows become board games in this historical discussion. Presenter: Mirek Stolee, […]
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