Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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, […]
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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Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Come in costume to trick-or-treat for prizes at the homes of some popular costumed characters. Craft Halloween […]
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 […]
Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
Youth Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 8+
Join Just Games for Youth Dungeons and Dragons at The Strong. Discover the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons—a National Toy Hall of Fame inductee—in […]
Weaving 101 with Susan Kesler Simpson
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Nocturnal November
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 […]
High School Night
Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for high school students! Explore interactive exhibits, play your way through the history of electronic […]
Morpho Magic
View hundreds of blue morpho butterflies as they flutter about the garden and take pictures as they land on colorful holiday ornaments during Morpho Magic. […]
Holiday Preview
Begin your day with a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and the Nutcracker Prince as they offer a sneak peek of this year’s […]
Woodbury School Open House
The Strong’s Woodbury School is accepting applications for the 2023–24 school year, enrollment opens December 1. Learn more about the school, tour the new classrooms, […]
Toy Hall of Fame Celebration Weekend
Celebrate the 2022 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees with a full-filled weekend at The Strong! Take a journey through Candyland, a […]
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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.
