The museum will close today, July 11, at 4 p.m. due to technical difficulties with our AC. We expect to reopen tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
Don't miss upcoming events, performances, and workshops at the museum!
Use natural colors and objects of nature, like leaves and sticks, to paint your masterpiece!
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Explore the shore! Play with things like shells and kinetic sand to learn more about the beach.
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
Celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic play! Visit the Play Lab to create a festive ribbon wand or your own sparkly firework ring.
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
Have you ever had visions when you taste chocolate? Perhaps you see yourself on a sandy beach or floating in clouds. More likely, you have […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Join us in The Strong’s Play Lab to kick off Spin Master Summer of Play! Build robots, trucks, dragons, and more with Spin Master’s Meccano […]
Have you ever had visions when you taste chocolate? Perhaps you see yourself on a sandy beach or floating in clouds. More likely, you have […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour kicks off by exploring toys that have been a staple of play since the very beginning. This […]
Spend the week exploring museum exhibits such as Reading Adventureland, American Comic Book Heroes, and Field of Play. Collaborate with other campers to determine your […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Spend the week exploring museum exhibits such as Reading Adventureland, American Comic Book Heroes, and Field of Play. Collaborate with other campers to determine your […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Spend the week exploring museum exhibits such as Reading Adventureland, American Comic Book Heroes, and Field of Play. Collaborate with other campers to determine your […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Spend the week exploring museum exhibits such as Reading Adventureland, American Comic Book Heroes, and Field of Play. Collaborate with other campers to determine your […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Spend the week exploring museum exhibits such as Reading Adventureland, American Comic Book Heroes, and Field of Play. Collaborate with other campers to determine your […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Join Sandi Nenga in The Strong’s Play Lab for a secret message jewelry making workshop. Learn how secret codes are used and incorporate that into […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
Join Sandi Nenga in The Strong’s Play Lab for a secret message jewelry making workshop. Learn how secret codes are used and incorporate that into […]
Express your creativity with the Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker and GO Glam Nail Studio. Discover your unique style by creating your own bracelet and […]
Explore toys from the Middle Ages to see how play has changed and stayed the same through time. This week highlights dominoes, sidewalk chalk, jump […]
This week of camp is sold out. Join us for a week of slime, kinetic sand, LEGOs, and more. Investigate the math, science, and technology […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
This week of camp is sold out. Join us for a week of slime, kinetic sand, LEGOs, and more. Investigate the math, science, and technology […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
This week of camp is sold out. Join us for a week of slime, kinetic sand, LEGOs, and more. Investigate the math, science, and technology […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
This week of camp is sold out. Join us for a week of slime, kinetic sand, LEGOs, and more. Investigate the math, science, and technology […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
This week of camp is sold out. Join us for a week of slime, kinetic sand, LEGOs, and more. Investigate the math, science, and technology […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
Enjoy a family-friendly program featuring inclusive children’s stories read by celebrity drag artist Mrs. Kasha Davis. This event includes a story, original music, a dance […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
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 […]
Put your strategy skills to the test in the Play Lab and explore different puzzles and board games like Snack-o-Saurus and Jumanji Stampede, provided by […]
Discover what play inspires as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Enlightenment. This week highlights jigsaw puzzles, paper airplanes, rocking horses, […]
Join the Puzzle Parley team as they demonstrate how puzzles are designed, created, and cut!
Explore the museum’s live collections including a python, tarantula, button quail, and tortoise. Chat with museum experts and learn new skills like how to identify […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Join Amanda Ashley - writer, singer-songwriter, national touring/recording artist, and music educator from Long Island, NY, for a live performance in Puppy's Game Cafe. Amanda's […]
Explore the museum’s live collections including a python, tarantula, button quail, and tortoise. Chat with museum experts and learn new skills like how to identify […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Explore the museum’s live collections including a python, tarantula, button quail, and tortoise. Chat with museum experts and learn new skills like how to identify […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Explore the museum’s live collections including a python, tarantula, button quail, and tortoise. Chat with museum experts and learn new skills like how to identify […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Explore the museum’s live collections including a python, tarantula, button quail, and tortoise. Chat with museum experts and learn new skills like how to identify […]
Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks! Camp participants learn the fundamentals of game development while working in […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
Prepare for the 2024 summer Olympics with Tech Deck provided by Spin Master. Visit the Play Lab to shred, flip, and grind your way to […]
Explore toys of the Industrial Revolution that now call the National Toy Hall of Fame home. This week highlights the jack-in-the-box, the cardboard box, the […]
This week of camp is sold out. Try your hand at games that have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame and […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
Join musician Sam Nitsch for a live performance in Puppy’s Game Cafe! Sam Nitsch specializes in the fusion of diverse musical styles and techniques. After […]
This week of camp is sold out. Try your hand at games that have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame and […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
This week of camp is sold out. Try your hand at games that have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame and […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
This week of camp is sold out. Try your hand at games that have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame and […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
This week of camp is sold out. Try your hand at games that have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame and […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
Stop by the Play Lab to explore a stuffed-animal hospital provided by Spin Master. Meet Pumpkin Pie, Snuffles Lovely Lavender, and Toast Bulldog and become […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the Modern Age of play. This week highlights Tinkertoys, Crayola Crayons, baseball cards, Lincoln Logs, the […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
From 11 a.m.–noon, enjoy a meet & greet and get your photo taken with Buffalo Bills' mascot, Billy Buffalo! Show your team spirit by wearing […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Dive into a world of endless possibilities with Kinetic Sand provided by Spin Master. Ignite your creativity and explore Project Planet: Kinetic Sand’s line of […]
Entering the 20th century, The National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour showcases toys from the early 1900s. This week highlights Scrabble, the Radio Flyer […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Join The Strong on Thursday, August 15, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! The night includes: Cash bar Loads of fun Music by DJ Naps from […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
Step into the future of play with Spin Master’s Wall Crawler Gecko and Hex Bots Nano. Climb walls effortlessly with gecko-inspired grip and navigate complex […]
Come explore toys that are the bee’s knees as the National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour enters the 1940s and 1950s. This week highlights […]
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