All guests must enter through The Strong’s Howell Street entrance.

The Strong museum is open 363 days in 2020. The museum will be closed on October 2 (The Play Ball gala), November 26 (Thanksgiving Day), and December 25 (Christmas Day).

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.

Scholars, students, collectors, and others may request an appointment to conduct research on site during professional business hours to examine The Strong’s world renowned collections of toys, dolls, board games, video games, other electronic games, and play-related materials.

General Museum Admission

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General Museum Admission with Butterfly Garden

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All guests age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Advance sale tickets do not include parking fees.

Everyone is welcome at The Strong museum. The Strong reserves the right to refuse service or revoke access to any guests that museum staff believe negatively impact this safe environment. Read The Strong's Play Nice Policy.

The museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.
Discounts may be available for group admission.

Matinee Admission    

The museum offers matinee pricing on general admission (does not include butterfly garden) from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the school year with some exceptions. Matinee admission is not available on Fridays, weekends, holidays, or during school breaks. Matinee pricing is not available from July 1 through Labor Day and may not be combined with any other discount.

Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Admission

Due to limited capacity, entry to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden is by ticket only. Museum hosts welcome ticket holders into the garden on regular intervals. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. No re-entry.

Active-Duty Military and Veteran Discount

The museum offers a $5 discount on general admission fees to active-duty United States military personnel and veterans (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and National Guard) and their immediate family members who present appropriate and valid identification. May not be combined with any other discount.

College Student Discount

The museum offers a $5 discount on general admission fees to students with current college ID. May not be combined with any other discount.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Discount

The museum offers a discount on general admission fees to New York State residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Each guest showing an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and matching personal identification may purchase admission for him/herself and up to three additional guests at $3 per person. This reduced price may not be combined with any other discount and is not applicable on butterfly garden tickets, advanced sale tickets, or any other museum events. Español.

ACM Reciprocal Admission Program

Through the museum’s participation in the ACM Reciprocal Network, The Strong provides a 50% general admission discount for up to six guests who show a valid membership card with the ACM Reciprocal Network logo and a photo ID. May not be combined with any other discount and only applies to general museum admission (no other admission packages). For more information and a list of participating museums, please visit childrensmuseums.org then click Search Now. The museum will not refund admission for guests that do not have a valid membership card with ACM Reciprocal Network logo at the time of admission.

Gift Admission

Admission to The Strong museum makes the perfect gift! Choose from general admission or general admission plus Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden using the buttons above. Gift memberships are also available.