Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Toy Hall of Fame Celebration Weekend
Celebrate the 2021 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees. On Saturday only, enjoy performances of “Playful Music” by local music ensemble fivebyfive. […]
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Toy Hall of Fame Celebration Weekend
Celebrate the 2021 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees. On Saturday only, enjoy performances of “Playful Music” by local music ensemble fivebyfive. […]
Storytime Club
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 […]
Nutcracker and Christmas Carol Previews
Enjoy a magical day at Strong filled with storytelling and dance taken from The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. This special Veteran’s Day program is presented […]
Cocktails with the Creators
Join us virtually for a special Women in Games episode of The Strong National Museum of Play’s interactive online show, Cocktails with the Creators! Each […]
National Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Join Alfred Jacques, an acclaimed Onondaga lacrosse stick maker to view a collection of sticks and balls from various regions and watch live stick making […]
Storytime Club
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 […]
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. […]
In Another Galaxy
Come dressed as your favorite science-fiction character and be transported to another galaxy. Meet characters from the 501st Legion (Vader’s Fist) and Rebel Legion—all in […]
In Another Galaxy
Come dressed as your favorite science-fiction character and be transported to another galaxy. Meet characters from the 501st Legion (Vader’s Fist) and Rebel Legion—all in […]
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. […]
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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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