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The museum will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
The museum will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
Half the Price. All the Fun!
Half off general admission on Saturday, May 16. Other fees may apply.
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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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 as part […]
Gardening for Pollinators Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]
Participate in a diverse range of playful activities, celebrating Asian and Pacific American culture and heritage! Performance by the Filipino American Association of Rochester! – […]
Visit The Strong to see a unique, two-hour marathon on the Elaine Wilson Carousel. Cheer on the riders as they raise money for the Pirate […]
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
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 as part […]
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 7, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! Guests are encouraged to wear video game-related attire in honor of the 2026 […]
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
The newest additions to the World Video Game Hall of Fame are here, and the museum is ready to celebrate! Enjoy a variety of video […]
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
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 as part […]
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Join Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and is free with […]
Love trying new things and don’t mind getting your hands – well, chocolatey? In this hands-on experience, Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates will demonstrate […]
Enjoy all your favorite exhibits for half the price! In recognition of the importance of play in all our lives, the museum has announced two […]
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Love trying new things and don’t mind getting your hands – well, chocolatey? In this hands-on experience, Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates will demonstrate […]
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
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 as part […]
“Come on Down!” The History of the Great American Game Show This presentation will cover the history of game shows in America, including their origins […]
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
Stroll through the Neighborhood of Play’s Lucky Flea outdoor market! Enjoy vintage vendors, artisans, food trucks, and more. Plus stop by local establishments like Fatty […]
Celebrate the joy of reading at the last Storytime Club of the season! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 […]
Calling all Girl Scouts: it’s time to have fun while earning your next badge! Join us for a day full of gaming as you complete […]
Story Reading – Paychex Theater Listen to a story about being yourself. Rainbow Bracelet – Play Lab Create a rainbow bracelet to celebrate Pride! Pride […]
Calling all Girl Scouts: it’s time to have fun while earning your next badge! Join us for a day full of gaming as you complete […]
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 7, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! Guests are encouraged to wear video game-related attire in honor of the 2026 […]
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
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.
Opening January 17
Based on the best-selling book Grossology, the exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative interactives to tell you the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
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.
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.
Museum News
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for induction: Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, FIFA International Soccer, Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, and Tokimeki Memorial.
Museum News
The Strong launches an online exhibit in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, Insert Coin to Start: A History of Arcade Video Games in the 1970s.
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.
Access thousands of objects from the museum's online database.
Search design documents, personal papers, and other archival materials.
Explore periodicals, books, comic books, and other holdings from The Strong's research library.
Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment.
Become a champion for play and help make a difference in the lives of the children and families who play, learn, and grow with The Strong.
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.”
Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
