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The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Family and Friends
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Family and Friends
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Evolving a Dream: From Margaret Woodbury Strong to The Strong Museum With her drive, financial assets, and compelling vision, Margaret Strong was one of the […]
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The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the September 30 open house from 6–7 p.m. No registration required. Families […]
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Presentation and Discussion with Pong Designer Al Alcorn
Presentation and Discussion with Pong Designer Al Alcorn
Included with general admission ($12.50 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on October 3) Calling all gamers, techies, and history buffs! The Strong National Museum of Play […]
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Brick Bonanza
Brick Bonanza
Enjoy a day full of LEGO and experience different ways to play with one of the most popular toys around! View LEGO creations from members […]
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Brick Bonanza
Brick Bonanza
Enjoy a day full of LEGO and experience different ways to play with one of the most popular toys around! View LEGO creations from members […]
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Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
1 event,
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
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Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
1 event,
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
1 event,
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
2 events,
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
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Sensory Friendly Sunday
Sensory Friendly Sunday
Enjoy The Strong before it opens to the public at an exclusive event designed for guests with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the […]
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Play Lab: Leaf Wands
Harness your inner forest fairy by using sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to make magical leaf wands!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
3 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
Artist at Play Workshop: Diwali DIY! Rangoli Mandalas
Artist at Play Workshop: Diwali DIY! Rangoli Mandalas
Celebrate Diwali at this special workshop presented by Kulture Khazana. Guests will be able to listen to a special Diwali story time, learn traditional Bollywood […]
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Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
3 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
1 event,
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
2 events,
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Canstruction – Cosmic Conquest: Rise of The Cans!
Watch architects, engineers, artisans, and students compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food in the Adams Atrium. After […]
3 events,
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Pick up a rock and a paintbrush to create a Halloween masterpiece to take home!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Autumn Adventures
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Monster Toys It’s spooky just how much some people love Frankenstein and Dracula. This presentation will highlight recently acquired toys inspired by Shock Theater, weird […]
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Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Pick up a rock and a paintbrush to create a Halloween masterpiece to take home!
Foley Fun!
Foley Fun!
Join award-winning Foley Artist Shelley Roden as she demonstrates how to make sound effects with everyday objects. Afterwards, guests will have a chance to try […]
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Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Pick up a rock and a paintbrush to create a Halloween masterpiece to take home!
1 event,
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Pick up a rock and a paintbrush to create a Halloween masterpiece to take home!
2 events,
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Dress up in your Halloween costume and trick or treat for prizes, courtesy of Brother’s Snacks, at the homes of some popular costumed characters. Craft […]
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Play Lab: Halloween Rock Painting
Pick up a rock and a paintbrush to create a Halloween masterpiece to take home!
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National Native American Heritage Month Celebration
National Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Join us for a celebration of local Native American culture and heritage! Watch an exciting performance of Haudenosaunee dance by local dancers Jordan Smith II […]
EventsToddler Trick-or-Treat
Continue ReadingDress up in your Halloween costume and trick or treat for prizes, courtesy of Brother’s Snacks, at the homes of some popular costumed characters. Craft […]
EventsCollege Night
Continue ReadingGather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Play your way through the history of electronic games and pinball machines, […]
Must-See Exhibits
The Strong Museum is the ultimate play destination for all ages! With nearly 150,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, The Strong provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun.
Imagination Destination
Let your imagination soar! Be an astronaut, rescue pilot, construction worker, actor, and more in The Strong’s original, permanent Imagination Destination exhibit. Role-play in inspiring spaces bursting with physical challenges, such as a rescue helicopter, construction site, rocket ship, and theater.
ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up
Ready, player! Become part of the game and immerse yourself in video game scenarios at ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up.
Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
A visit to The Strong is not complete without a stop in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the only year-round indoor butterfly garden in upstate New York.
Museum News
The Strong publishes the latest issue of volume 17 of the American Journal of Play featuring an interview with the distinguished psychologist David Elkind.
Museum News
The Strong—in partnership with Google Arts & Culture—explores how Dungeons & Dragons has transformed play and culture by infusing the universal love of pretend into a game system set in a world of wizards and warriors, monsters, and treasure.
Explore Our Collections
The Strong owns and cares for the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, board games, video games, other electronic games, books, documents, and other historical materials related to play.
Online Collections
Access thousands of objects from the museum's online database.
Archives Catalog
Search design documents, personal papers, and other archival materials.
Library Catalog
Explore periodicals, books, comic books, and other holdings from The Strong's research library.
On-site Collections Access
Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment.
In play a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behavior. In play it is as though he were a head taller than himself.”
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Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
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