Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Princess Palooza
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, you are cordially invited to Princess Palooza at The Strong! Come in costume to enjoy photo opportunities and activities with your […]
Events Calendar
So much fun, so close to home. Don't miss upcoming programs and events at the museum and online!
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Tropical Escape
Visit 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
Celebrate 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
Gather 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
SOLD 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
Join 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+)
Learn 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
Visit 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
Celebrate 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
Craft 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 […]
Unicorn School Break Week
Read stories about magical unicorns while enjoying unicorn-themed games and crafts!
Artist at Play Workshop: Painting with a Purpose with Y ...
Create 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 […]
Unicorn School Break Week
Read stories about magical unicorns while enjoying unicorn-themed games and crafts!
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When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.
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Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
