Strong Museum of Play
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted three new toys: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. After seven years as a finalist, My Little Pony finally secured a spot due to its enduring popularity and its encouragement of storytelling and creative play. Launched in the 1980s, these iconic ponies, known for their unique […]
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations: Thursday, June 13: Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of […]
The Wegmans Super Kids Market exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester is set to temporarily close from April 29 to May 22 for renovations. This popular kid-sized grocery store simulation allows children to shop and act as cashiers, offering a unique hands-on experience. The upcoming renovations will refresh the exhibit with […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Strong National Museum of Play is opening an exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip-hop (born in New York City in the 1970s) and how it inspired joy, play, and fun while creating a new art form. The exhibit, opening August 11 on the museum’s floor, explores the wide-ranging cultural influence of hip hop. Related […]
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 […]