Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
Experience The Strong Museum—the world’s largest museum dedicated to PLAY!
Buy tickets in advance to skip the admissions line and maximize your time exploring the museum’s dozens of exhibits! With so much to see and do—more than a city block long— consider purchasing a 2-day ticket (best value) to fully experience everything The Strong has to offer.
Extend your visit by staying in the Neighborhood of Play, where you’ll find excellent restaurants and a unique hotel experience, making your trip even more memorable.
Download Museum MapMuseum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The museum and its spacious parking garage are located in downtown Rochester, New York.
Buy your tickets online and skip the admissions desk line! Children under the age of 2 are free and do not need a ticket. Children age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult (age 16+) while in the museum.
Type of Ticket
Cost
Purchase Ticket
Museum Admission
$25
Museum + Butterfly Garden
$31
Museum + Skyline Climb
$33
Museum + Butterfly Garden + Skyline Climb
$37
Friday Evening 1/2 Price
$12.50+
2-Day Tickets
$37.50+
Good ‘Any Day’ Tickets
$25+
Basic Membership
$199
The Strong welcomes guests of all abilities and is committed to providing quality, accessible experiences for all ages.
The Strong supports fellow non-profit organizations and educational institutions in the Greater Rochester region.
The museum offers a unique and memorable setting for parties, meetings, receptions, and other special events.
The museum offers an onsite gift shop featuring many classic toys and games, and food service in its food court.
Please read The Strong’s Play Nice Policy.
All persons and property are subject to search.
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
3-minute walk to the museum
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5-minute drive to the museum
The Strathallan
5-minute drive to the museum
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
5-minute drive to the museum
Hyatt Regency
5-minute drive to the museum
Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown
5-minute drive to the museum
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
15-minute drive to the museum
Homes2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Henrietta
15-minute drive to the museum
Homes2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
15-minute drive to the museum
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area
15-minute drive to the museum
Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving. It’s how children wrestle with life to make it meaningful.