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It’s back! Rochester’s most playful adults-only evening returns to The Strong on December 2 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gather your friends for a night of fun and play at the first Happiest […]

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November 22, 2021

The Strong is pleased to announce that Peter M. Briggs, COO and Co-Founder of Fifty/Fifty Gear, has been elected to its board of trustees. Prior to becoming head of Fifty/Fifty Gear, which manufactures […]

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November 16, 2021

ROCHESTER, NY—Calling all gamers! Join The Strong and Rochester Institute of Technology for Gaming for All: a WIG Celebration of Diversity in Gaming from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 11. This […]

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November 8, 2021

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November 4, 2021

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ROCHESTER, New York—It’s official! The educational American Girl Dolls, game-changing board game Risk, and universal plaything sand have been inducted today into […]

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November 4, 2021

From holiday performances to cultural celebrations to science-fiction fun, there’s something for everyone at The Strong National Museum of Play this November:

Nutcracker and Christmas Carol PreviewsNovember 1111 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a […]

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November 1, 2021

ROCHESTER, NY—Rochester’s most playful fundraising gala is back in-person! Join Honorary Co-Chairs Kyle and Nicole Sayers for an evening of fun and festivities highlighting the power of play at The Strong’s Play Ball […]

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October 20, 2021

The Strong Partners with WeGo Foundationto Allow Hospitalized ChildrenRobotic Access to the Museum

Golisano Children’s Hospital toBecome First Hospital in Region to Join the Network

ROCHESTER, NY—The Strong National Museum of Play has partnered with […]

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October 19, 2021

ROCHESTER, NY—Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite board games were developed? Game enthusiasts and researchers alike can now dive into the creative processes and thinking of legendary game designer Sid […]

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October 11, 2021

Celebrate the 2021 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees at The Strong on Saturday, November 6, and Sunday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Saturday only, enjoy […]

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October 8, 2021

ROCHESTER, NY—Are you ready for the challenge? The Strong is climbing into the realm of adventure play and building an all-new high ropes course—Skyline Climb—slated to open November 26, 2021. Suspended above the […]

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October 7, 2021