Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Hours and Admission
Museum Hours and Prices
Save time and buy online! Guests with online tickets can use the express entrance and skip the admissions desk. The museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Fridays. We are closed June 19-29, 2023, October 20, 2023, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
| Ticket Packages | Price |
|---|---|
| Museum Admission | $19 |
| Museum + Butterfly Garden | $25 |
| Museum + Low-Rise Ropes* | $25 |
| Museum + High-Rise Ropes* | $27 |
| Museum + Butterfly + Low-Rise Ropes* | $29 |
| Museum + Butterfly + High-Rise Ropes* | $33 |
Other Ticket Options
Museum Mondays for Seniors
Every Monday, seniors (age 55+) can save on museum and butterfly garden admission.
1/2 Price First Friday Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price museum admission beginning at 4 p.m. the first Friday of every month.
Member-Only Tickets
Members can purchase guest admission, butterfly garden, and ropes course tickets before coming to the museum.
Gift Tickets and Memberships
Give the gift of PLAY with gift admission tickets or an annual gift membership.
Discounts
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Discount
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. 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.
Active-Duty Military and Veteran Discount
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 appropriate and valid identification. May not be combined with any other discount. Discount not available online.
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. Discount not available online.
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 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.
- The Ontario Science Center is NOT part of the ACM Reciprocal Network.
- Members of the Museum of Science and Technology (The Most) in Syracuse, NY MUST HAVE THE ACM Reciprocal Network logo on their member card to receive the discount. Members without the logo on their card WILL NOT receive the discount. Please contact your museum if you have questions.