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The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
Support Play!
At The Strong, we believe that play is as essential as the air we breathe. Play boosts mental and physical health for people of all ages and is proven to make children and adults smarter, happier, and healthier. Through Powered by Play: A Campaign for The Strong, we’re creating a bigger and better museum, one that will make playful learning available to hundreds of thousands more people each year—and your support makes it all possible.
You’re the string on our yo-yo. The game cartridge in our console. In other words, we couldn’t do it without you!
Recent Museum News and Press
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Museum News
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation has awarded The Strong a $5 million capital grant to support its 90,000-square-foot expansion project, as well as an annual grant to support the museum’s general operations.
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Museum News
KidsOutandAbout names The Strong the top spot to take kids in the Rochester region.
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The Strong’s Holiday Auction
Check items off your gift list while also supporting The Strong! Register for free and browse packages in museum’s Holiday Auction! You have until Friday, December 9 to get bids in!
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Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.Kay Redfield Jamison
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