Hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.Hours and Admission
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.
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| 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 |
Add-on Experiences
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. No re-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.
Select Your Ticket Option
1-Day Tickets
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Membership
Visit every day all day long with an annual membership!
Gift Memberships and Tickets
Give the gift of PLAY with a “Buy now, start later” membership or “Use any day” tickets.
2-Day Tickets
2-day tickets are a great way to experience the entire museum.
1/2 Price Friday Evening Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price museum admission beginning at 4 p.m. on Fridays through the end of 2023.
Museum Mondays for Seniors
Every Monday, seniors (age 55+) can save on museum and butterfly garden admission.
Scout Backpack Experiences
Activity backpacks offer a unique way to fulfill badge requirements and visit the museum.
Workshops
Invent, construct, and create special projects with an instructor led workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab.
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. 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.
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 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.
Fall Fridays Half Off Evenings Discount
Museum guests can enjoy half off general museum admission every Friday from 4–8 p.m. 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. Discount not available online.
ACM Reciprocal Admission Program
Guests showing a valid membership card with the ACM Reciprocal Network logo and matching photo ID will receive a 50% museum admission discount for up to six people. Discount only applies to museum admission. Discount not available online. You must have a membership card with the ACM Reciprocal Network logo at the time of visit to receive this discount. If your membership card does not have the ACM logo, you will not receive the discount.