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 magical day at Strong filled with storytelling and dance taken from The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. This special Veteran’s Day program is presented in conjunction with the Rochester City Ballet and features professional dancers. The Nutcracker runs from November 24 to 28 at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, and from December 10 to […]
The Strong’s Play Ball Returns 10/22
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 on Friday, October 22, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Funds raised from Play Ball support the museum’s outreach and play-based educational mission. (Play Ball attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR-type COVID test no more than 72 hours in advance. Masking […]
The Strong Partners with WeGo
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 the WeGo Foundation to benefit sick children in hospitals across the nation. Children can now explore The Strong with a kid-friendly, fully controllable robot that allows them to see, hear, interact, and communicate with other guests—all from their hospital room. The Golisano Children’s Hospital will also become […]
The Strong Launches Sid Sackson Collection Online Portal
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 Sackson through a new online portal from The Strong National Museum of Play that showcases his diaries, correspondence, notes, game descriptions, and publications.
“Sid Sackson is probably best known for the board game Acquire, but he created close to 500 games during his prolific career,” says Archivist Julia […]
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National Toy Hall of Fame Celebration Weekend, November 6 & 7
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 performances of “Playful Music” by local music ensemble fivebyfive. Enjoy a general performance at noon and a special, sensory friendly performance at 1 p.m. in the Paychex Theater. All of the original music was inspired by the toys in the National Toy Hall of Fame.
All weekend long, […]
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Skyline Climb Ropes Course and Zipline Opens November 26
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 museum’s Elaine Wilson Carousel and Bill Gray’s at the Skyliner Diner, adults and kids alike can traverse beams and balance obstacles, maneuver ropes and wobbly bridges, and leap off a zipline platform.
“Skyline Climb allows the museum to explore the importance of physical play,” says Mike Streb, director […]
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Meet the 2021 Toy Hall Finalists
The following 12 toys are finalists for 2021 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. Only three will take their honored places in the hall this year when they are announced by The Strong on Thursday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m.
American Girl Dolls
Created in 1986 by educator and newscaster Pleasant Rowland, the 18-inch American Girl dolls (and their accompanying books) explore America’s social and cultural history. Each doll comes with a unique narrative that fits her era, such as Molly McIntire, […]
National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Revealed
ROCHESTER, New York—Which toys will make it into the National Toy Hall of Fame this November? Can Risk conquer the competition or will Battleship fight its way to victory? Can billiards hit the corner pocket? Will The Settlers of Catan outlast the rest?
The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, today announced the 12 finalists for induction into the hall: American Girl Dolls, Battleship, billiards, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher-Price
Corn Popper, Mahjong, Masters of the Universe, piñata, Risk, sand, The Settlers […]
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Superheroes Weekend at The Strong, October 9 & 10
For more information contact: Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Fly, swing, or swoop into The Strong to meet your favorite superheroes from The Superhero Alliance of Western New York from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10! Then become a superhero, add your name to the register of superheroes, and receive your provisional superhero license. Hone your superhero skills at the Hero Training Camp and create your own superhero cape. Try out an enviroscape and learn how you […]
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