Museum will be closed Friday, October 20 for the Play Ball gala.
Museum will be closed Friday, October 20 for the Play Ball gala.
The museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The museum is closed October 20, 2023, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Buy your tickets online, save $2, and skip the admissions desk line!
| 1-Day Ticket Prices | Online (Save $2) | In Person |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Admission | $23 | $25 |
| Museum + Butterfly Garden | $29 | $31 |
| Museum + Skyline Climb | $31 | $33 |
| Museum + Butterfly Garden + Skyline Climb | $35 | $37 |
Enter a lush rain forest environment and walk among hundreds of brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies in the only year-round indoor butterfly garden in upstate New York. $6 additional. Ticket valid for one use/entry.
Suspended above the museum’s carousel atrium, adults and kids alike can traverse beams and balance obstacles, maneuver ropes and wobbly bridges, and leap off a zipline platform. There are two courses geared towards different sizes and skill levels—the Low-Rise Course for guests under 48 inches in height and the High-Rise for guests 48 inches and over. Footwear must be closed toe and closed back. No crocs, sandals, open toe, or backless shoes. No bare feet. No skirts or dresses. $8 additional. Ticket valid for one use/entry.
Visit every day all day with an annual museum membership.
Give the gift of PLAY with admission tickets or an annual membership.
The Strong is BIG! 2-day tickets are a great way to experience the entire museum.
Every Monday, seniors (age 55+) can save on museum and butterfly garden admission.
Enjoy 1/2 price museum admission beginning at 4 p.m. on Fridays through the end of 2023.
Activity backpacks offer a unique way to fulfill badge requirements and visit the museum.
The museum offers a discount on general admission fees to individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Each guest showing a Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and matching personal identification may purchase admission for him/herself and up to three additional guests at $5 per person. Cardholder must be present. This reduced price may not be combined with any other discount and is not applicable on butterfly garden or ropes course tickets, advanced sale tickets, or other museum events. Discount not available online. SNAP EBT cardholders receive a $74 discount on a Basic or higher level membership.
The museum offers a $5 discount on museum admission fees to active-duty US military personnel and US veterans (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and National Guard) and their immediate family members who present valid identification. The cardholder must be present. Spouse and dependent military identification will also be accepted. Discount may not be combined with any other discount and is not available online. Active-duty and veterans with proper ID also receive a $20 discount on a Basic or higher-level membership.
Museum guests can enjoy half off general museum admission every Friday from 4–8 p.m. May not be combined with any other 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. Discount not available online.
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 does not apply to butterfly garden or ropes course tickets. For a list of participating museums, please visit childrensmuseums.org. 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. Discount not available online.
Hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.