Through its online exhibits, The Strong’s historians, curators, librarians, and archivists investigate the history, evolution, and cultural effects of play and playthings. Many of these exhibits are also accessible through Google Arts & Culture, where The Strong is an official partner.
Research & Publications
- American Journal of Play
- Books
- Electronic Newsletters
- Online Exhibits
- A Brief History of Women in Gaming: The 1980s
- Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep
- American Board and Card Game History
- Beyond the Oregon Trail: Six PC Franchises that Helped Us Learn
- Early Home Video Game History
- Five Board Games that Changed Play
- The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
- A History of Shindana Toys: Dolls and Games with a Difference
- How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels
- Making Monopoly: A History of the Origins of America’s Favorite Board Game
- Margaret Woodbury Strong and the Making of The Strong National Museum of Play
- The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning
- Pinball in America
- Playing with Politics
- Ten Iconic Balls that Made Play Shake, Bounce, and Roll
- Ten Sports Video Games that Changed the Digital Playing Field
- Video Game History Timeline
- World of War Games: A History of Wargaming
- Play Stuff Blog
- Research Fellowships
- Research Inquiries
