Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Construction Crew Weekend
Put on your hard hats and safety vests! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, enter a construction play zone and build your own […]
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 – Shake, Shimmy, and ...
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 […]
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, […]
Pride Month Celebration
Celebrate Pride at The Strong with inclusive story readings, performances, and activities. Watch Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, a fun filled show […]
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, […]
Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Printmaking with Raashad ...
Join local artist Raashad Parker* for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of printmaking using LEGO bricks. In this 90 minute workshop, participants will […]
Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Printmaking with Raashad ...
Join local artist Raashad Parker* for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of printmaking using LEGO bricks. In this 90 minute workshop, participants will […]
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, […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with performances and activities promoting and cultivating the knowledge and appreciation of Black history and culture. The museum offers free admission, carousel rides, […]
Museum Closed
The museum will be closed while we prepare for the grand opening of our expansion on June 30, 2023.
Museum Closed
The museum will be closed while we prepare for the grand opening of our expansion on June 30, 2023.
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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.
