Imagine play without the ball. It’s impossible. We kick, bounce, throw, pitch, hit, pass, toss, and catch them. From ancient times to today, the ball is a universal invitation to play.
 
The Strong’s Ten Iconic Balls that Made Play Shake, Bounce, and Roll draws on a mixture of common, rare, and one-of-a-kind artifacts from the museum’s collection to explore the history of ball play.