Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
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Butterfly Garden opens at 1 p.m.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will open at 1 p.m. daily for annual maintenance from October 3–7, 2022. Thank you for your patience while we […]
Learn how to Dungeon Master (8+)
You’ve explored the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and now you’re ready to lead adventures of your own. Learn how to bring a Dungeons […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Fairy Magic
Visit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and be transported to a magical world during Fairy Magic! Listen to spritely music as you walk among butterflies, […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Owl Pellet Workshop in the Play Lab
Enjoy a special ticketed event in conjunction with The Strong's Totally Gross programming. Dissect an owl pellet in the Play Lab at 11 a.m., then […]
Totally Gross
Visit The Strong for a day of Totally Gross play! Enjoy an up close and personal display of the slipperiest and stinkiest animals of the […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction Display: Fads Through the Ages
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
The Strong Museum’s 40th Birthday Celebration
The Strong turns 40! Celebrate with us by grabbing your party hats upon entry, enjoying a birthday tea party, and snapping a photo in the […]
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