Hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.Opens November 10
Be among the first to view War Toys: Ukraine, an exhibit exploring the impact of armed conflict on children. The exhibit, which debuts at The Strong, showcases the power of children’s play, creativity, and resilience amid adversity.
View a wide range of artwork and creations by Ukrainian children, photographed by renowned photographer Brian McCarthy, to learn more about their lives, dreams, and the impact of war on their communities.
War Toys: Ukraine was designed by Exhibits USA and will remain […]
Black Dolls
On View September 23 to January 7, 2024
Black Dolls, produced by the New-York Historical Society, presents a landmark exhibition that explores handmade Black dolls through the lens of race, gender, and history. Black Dolls immerses guests in the world of dolls, doll play, and doll making while examining the formation of racial stereotypes and confronting the persistence of racism in American history. The exhibition examines how these toys serve as expressions of resilience and creativity, perseverance and pride, and love […]
Re-Play: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Fun Exhibit
Celebrate the history of hip hop—born in New York City in the 1970s—and how it inspired joy, play, and fun while creating a new art form. The exhibit, opening August 11 on the museum’s second floor, explores the wide-ranging cultural influence of this creative art form. View related artifacts from The Strong’s collections—such as the dual Technic turntables that DJs used to spin the genre’s first beats in the 1970s to rapping Mickey Mouse dolls and DJ Barbie Mini Boomboxes […]
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Material Girl
Inside the Closet of America’s Favorite Doll
Examples from the 1960s, such as Twist ‘n Turn Barbie, Sophisticated Lady, and Little Bow Pink, that showcase Barbie’s early style and elegance
Versions from the 1970s, from Silver Blues to Roller Skating Barbie, that reflect the loosening of the dress code and the counterculture movement
Dolls with the bold styles and bright colors of the 1980s, such as Lilac and Lovely, and that speak to historical moments from the decade, such as Astronaut Barbie
Examples that […]