Strong Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester has been named one of the top pop culture museums in the United States, securing the third spot in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognized for its interactive exhibits and recent 90,000-square-foot expansion, the museum offers a variety of attractions including the ESL Digital […]
Local students are collaborating to add sparkle to Roc Holiday Village. Participants from the Strong Employment & Life Foundations (SELF) program are dedicating their efforts to tidy the festival area after each weekend. The SELF program is a partnership involving the Strong Museum, Monroe One BOCES, and the Arc of Monroe. Source: 13 Wham
A brand new place to stay is now available following a trip to The Strong National Museum of Play. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rochester Downtown celebrated its grand opening, situated in the Neighborhood of Play on South Union Street, directly opposite the museum. Members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are […]
The Strong National Museum of Play introduces a special promotion to boost visits. Beginning this week, visitors can enjoy a 50% discount on entry fees from 4-8 p.m. every Friday until year’s end. However, on October 20, the museum will not be open due to the yearly Play Ball fundraising event. Regular hours for the […]
Yesterday, four more games are now members of the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play! These games are Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us, and Wii Sports. The games will be on display starting June 30, when The Strong celebrates the grand opening of its […]
The Strong National Museum of Play will temporarily shut down for 11 days next month in preparation for the grand unveiling of its major expansion. The museum will be closed from June 19 to June 29, with its much-anticipated reopening scheduled for June 30 at 10 am. The impressive 90,000-square-foot expansion boasts several exciting additions, […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best pop culture museums in the country! 20 museums have been nominated across the country, and you can vote by clicking here Strong Museum opened to the public in 1982 and credits its world-class toy and video game collections […]
Yesterday, Strong Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary! The celebration included free train and carousel rides, a tea party, a photo booth, crafts, and more. Shane Rhinewald, senior director of public relations at Strong Museum stated: “If anyone remembered the museum 40 years ago, it’s a vastly different museum than it was then. It’s evolved over […]
Looking for something exciting to do soon with family and friends? Look no further than Rochester’s very own Strong Museum. At the end of this upcoming November, guests will be able to choose their own adventure at the Strong Museum of Play with their latest addition; a high adventure ropes course and zip line. This […]
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