Events Calendar

“Come on Down!” The History of the Great American Game Show  This presentation will cover the history of game shows in America, including their origins […]

Gardening for Pollinators  Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]

Visit The Strong for a haunting performance of Beethoven's Piano Trio in D major Op. 70 No. 1, "Ghost" by Trio Narnia. This performance is […]

The Wonderful World of Conservation  Learn how the field of conservation marries science, history and art to help guide short and long-term care for our cultural heritage through […]

Calling all gamers, anime fans, and Japanese pop culture aficionados! The Strong National Museum of Play welcomes members of the Japanese indie game community—including creators […]

What's In an Escape Room? This presentation explores escape rooms, games in which players are placed in an enclosed space and must solve puzzles to […]

The Heart of the Matter: Victorian Valentine Traditions  Where would we be without Valentines? In the 19th century, Valentine’s Day could bring elaborate cards drenched […]

The History of the Christmas Card Unlike many holiday traditions whose origin stories are lost to history, historians agree that the holiday card has a […]

Children’s Literature in the Collections Children's books are central to the museum and the story of toys in the 20th century. Learn about the importance […]

Join award-winning Foley Artist Shelley Roden as she demonstrates how to make sound effects with everyday objects. Afterwards, guests will have a chance to try […]

Monster Toys It’s spooky just how much some people love Frankenstein and Dracula. This presentation will highlight recently acquired toys inspired by Shock Theater, weird […]