Press Releases

Read bios of the 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

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March 14, 2024

Special issue focuses on Lev S. Vygotsky’s views on play and children’s development

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February 21, 2024

The Strong celebrates Black History Month.

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February 5, 2024

Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience opens at The Strong on January 20.

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January 17, 2024

War Toys: Ukraine, an exhibit exploring the impact of armed conflict on children, is now open at The Strong National Museum of Play.

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December 1, 2023

The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher Price Corn-Popper, and NERF.

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November 10, 2023

The Strong’s Play Ball gala returns on October 20. (Please note that the museum is closed that day in preparation.)

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October 18, 2023

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the National Toy Hall of Fame, four inductees will be joining the illustrious hall in 2023.

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October 17, 2023

Black Dolls, organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores handmade Black dolls through the lens of race, gender, and history.

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September 20, 2023

Learn more about each of the 12 finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame.

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September 13, 2023