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.
Today’s hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Research & Publications
- American Journal of Play
- Books
- Electronic Newsletters
- Online Exhibits
- Playing with Politics
- The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
- How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels
- The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning
- Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep
- American Board and Card Game History
- Pinball in America
- Video Game History Timeline
- A Brief History of Women in Gaming: The 1980s
- Early Home Video Game History
- Margaret Woodbury Strong and the Making of The Strong National Museum of Play
- World of War Games: A History of Wargaming
- Play Stuff Blog
- Research Fellowships
- Research Inquiries
- About
- Mission
- History
- Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play
- International Center for the History of Electronic Games
- National Toy Hall of Fame
- World Video Game Hall of Fame
- American Journal of Play
- Woodbury School
- The Strong Photo Gallery
- Employment
- Internships
- Volunteer
- Community Service
- Museum News
- In the News
- Annual Reports
- 2018 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2016 Annual Report
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
- 2013 Annual Report
- 2012 Annual Report
- 2011 Annual Report
- 2010 Annual Report
- 2009 Annual Report
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- Collections
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- Exhibits
- Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
- America at Play
- American Comic Book Heroes: The Battle of Good vs. Evil
- Aquariums
- The Berenstain Bears: Down a Sunny Dirt Road
- Build, Drive, Go
- Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?
- Carousel and Train
- DanceLab
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- eGameRevolution
- Field of Play
- Game Time!
- Imagination Destination
- One History Place
- Peanuts and Play Display
- Pinball Playfields
- Play Pals
- Reading Adventureland
- Toy Halls of Fame
- Wegmans Super Kids Market
- Women in Games
- Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!
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- Education
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- Research & Publications
- American Journal of Play
- Books
- Electronic Newsletters
- Online Exhibits
- Playing with Politics
- The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
- How We Ride: A History of Play on Two Wheels
- The Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer Learning
- Aliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the Deep
- American Board and Card Game History
- Pinball in America
- Video Game History Timeline
- A Brief History of Women in Gaming: The 1980s
- Early Home Video Game History
- Margaret Woodbury Strong and the Making of The Strong National Museum of Play
- World of War Games: A History of Wargaming
- Play Stuff Blog
- Research Fellowships
- Research Inquiries
Museum Hours
- Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
