Play Nice Policy

Let’s help everyone have fun! The Strong encourages learning, creativity, and discovery through play in a safe and inclusive environment. The museum serves a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others from around the globe. The museum commits to making its facility, exhibits, and programs accessible to all guests, regardless of age, class, creed, ethnicity, gender identity, national origins, race, range of abilities, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. In short, no matter who you are we welcome you here to play, learn, and discover!

The Strong takes seriously the safety, security, and well-being of its guests. The museum reserves the right to refuse service or revoke access to anyone jeopardizing this safe environment.

Behavior that may constitute action or removal from the museum includes, but is not limited to:

• Abusive, threatening, or inappropriate language, or clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
• Harassment of other guests or museum employees
• Physical actions or threats against others or the institution
• Theft, vandalism, or damage to museum or other guest property
• Possession or display of weapons, including firearms
• Being under the influence of drugs or excessive alcohol

The Strong prides itself on providing an inclusive and playful facility—pursuant to its museum mission—and retains the right to take all actions necessary to maintain this environment.