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The newest long-term exhibit on the museum’s first floor challenges guests to race giant marbles on a 350-ft track, complete with obstacles and pitfalls and a massive whirlpool.

Continue Reading about The Strong National Museum of Play Opens Marble Speedway Exhibit Published on:
February 11, 2026

The Curt Vendel Atari Collection includes hundreds of pieces of computer media on a variety of formats, along with original schematics and engineering drawings.

Continue Reading about The Strong National Museum of Play Acquires Atari Home Computer and Console Division Collection Published on:
January 27, 2026

Based on the best-selling book Grossology, the exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative interactives to tell you the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more

Continue Reading about Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body Exhibit Opens January 17 Published on:
January 13, 2026

The Strong National Museum of Play is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $15,000 from the Golisano Foundation to support its Generation Two (G2) inclusive volunteering program.

Continue Reading about The Strong Receives Grant from Golisano Foundation to Support Inclusive Volunteering Program Published on:
December 16, 2025

Rheinwald is owner of Fox’s Deli and The Bagel Shop by Fox’s.

Continue Reading about Alexander Rheinwald Elected to Board of Trustees Published on:
November 18, 2025

Don James spent 43 with Nintendo of America before retiring in 2024.

Continue Reading about Former Nintendo Executive Don James Joins Board of Trustees Published on:
November 18, 2025

Battleship, slime, and Trivial Pursuit join the National Toy Hall of Fame. The winners emerged from a field of 12 finalists that also included Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars lightsaber, and Tickle Me Elmo.

Continue Reading about 2025 Toy Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed Published on:
November 6, 2025

New research in the American Journal of Play suggests that “play guilt” may be a big barrier to adult play.

Continue Reading about Research Suggests that Play Guilt Is a Major Barrier to Adult Play Published on:
October 20, 2025

After nearly 37 years of dedicated service, Vice President for Collections Christopher Bensch announces intention to retire.

Continue Reading about National Toy Hall of Fame Lead Announces Retirement Plans Published on:
October 8, 2025

Learn more about the 12 finalists.

Continue Reading about Meet the 12 Toy Hall Finalists Published on:
September 17, 2025