Toy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Find out which of the 12 National Toy Hall of Fame finalists will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Also available on The Strong Read More »
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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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
Gaming for All: A Women in Games Celebration of Diversi ...
General Admission: $15 Join The Strong and Rochester Institute of Technology for a special evening of big-kid fun celebrating the untold contributions of diverse game Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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. Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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