In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy a special exhibit—Playful Patriotic—and explore American history through the lens of play.
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang when Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit.
Japanese Indie Games
Learn about Japan’s long history of independent game development, dating back to the 1970s, at a special exhibit inside the museum’s ESL Digital Worlds: High Score on the second floor.
Hello Cutie: Our Favorite Kitty
Explore the cultural importance of the beloved Hello Kitty character at Hello Cutie: Our Favorite Kitty, a new exhibit open on the museum’s second floor.
Black Doll Designers
Learn about the pivotal role that Black designers have played in diversifying toy aisles in Black Doll Designers, open on the museum’s first floor (near The Strong Express Train).
Explore the history of toy companies founded to promote representation—such as B. Wright Toy Company, Olmec Toys, and Shindana Toys—and view key doll examples, such as:
Raceway Arcade
Opens March 23, 2024
Play your way through the history of electronic driving games and learn about America’s long fascination with the need for speed in Raceway Arcade. Start your engine and zip through the evolution of driving games in this highly interactive and artifact-rich exhibit designed for racing enthusiasts of all ages.
Produced by The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games.
Playable machines in Raceway Arcade require purchased tokens. Money collected from the sale of tokens helps maintain these original artifacts.
(Note: Arcade games […]
Material Girl
Inside the Closet of America’s Favorite Doll
Located in the Play Pals exhibit on the second floor.
Material Girl: Inside the Closet of America’s Favorite Doll is produced by The Strong.
