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PLAN YOUR VISIT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rediscover old memories and make new ones with a trip the family will remember for a lifetime. Plan Your Visit opens in a new windowBuy Tickets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Childhood is Closer than You Think. MUST-SEE EXHIBITS View All Exhibits The Strong is the ultimate play destination for all ages! With 100,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, The Strong museum provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun. Permanent CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET TO SESAME STREET? Step into the world’s most famous neighborhood at The Strong museum. Travel through five delightful decades of the iconic Sesame Street children’s television series. Dozens of interactive components invite families to explore concepts about letters, […] View Details Permanent 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 […] View Details Permanent SKYLINE CLIMB Are you ready for the challenge? Jump into the realm of adventure play at The Strong’s all-new high ropes course—Skyline Climb. Suspended above the museum’s carousel atrium, adults and kids alike can traverse beams […] View Details UPCOMING EVENTS Click on a Date Below Loading view. * * March 2022 * CALENDAR OF EVENTS MON MONDAY TUE TUESDAY WED WEDNESDAY THU THURSDAY FRI FRIDAY SAT SATURDAY SUN SUNDAY 2 EVENTS, 28 2 EVENTS, 28 BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING February 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Recurring BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING Join The Strong throughout February to celebrate Black History Month with renowned theatrical performances (see additional entry for February 6) and a museum-wide quest highlighting Read More » STORYTIME CLUB February 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring STORYTIME CLUB Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol Read More » 0 EVENTS, 1 0 EVENTS, 1 1 EVENT, 2 1 EVENT, 2 READ ACROSS AMERICA March 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am READ ACROSS AMERICA Enjoy a story reading with guest readers in the Adams Atrium at 11 a.m. Read Across America is a nationwide program sponsored annually by The Read More » 0 EVENTS, 3 0 EVENTS, 3 0 EVENTS, 4 0 EVENTS, 4 1 EVENT, 5 1 EVENT, 5 BRICK BONANZA March 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring BRICK BONANZA Celebrate toy brick play! View a themed build from the Rochester LEGO Users Group and work alongside members to make your own creation with LEGO Read More » 1 EVENT, 6 1 EVENT, 6 BRICK BONANZA March 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring BRICK BONANZA Celebrate toy brick play! View a themed build from the Rochester LEGO Users Group and work alongside members to make your own creation with LEGO Read More » 1 EVENT, 7 1 EVENT, 7 CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB March 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol Read More » 0 EVENTS, 8 0 EVENTS, 8 0 EVENTS, 9 0 EVENTS, 9 0 EVENTS, 10 0 EVENTS, 10 0 EVENTS, 11 0 EVENTS, 11 3 EVENTS, 12 3 EVENTS, 12 DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT March 12 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT SOLD OUT. Check back for a second date being added soon. Join The Strong for an exclusive, ticketed opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger, design your Read More » NYS BALLET PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” March 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm NYS BALLET PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” Enjoy a special preview of the New York State Ballet’s performance of the classic Cinderella at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Paychex Theater. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WORKSHOP March 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WORKSHOP Ages 18 and Up Join Just Games for a Dungeons and Dragons Workshop at The Strong. Discover the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons—a National Read More » 1 EVENT, 13 1 EVENT, 13 DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT March 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT Added by popular demand! Join The Strong for an exclusive, ticketed opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger, design your own donut, enjoy a ride on The Read More » 1 EVENT, 14 1 EVENT, 14 CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB March 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol Read More » 0 EVENTS, 15 0 EVENTS, 15 0 EVENTS, 16 0 EVENTS, 16 0 EVENTS, 17 0 EVENTS, 17 0 EVENTS, 18 0 EVENTS, 18 0 EVENTS, 19 0 EVENTS, 19 1 EVENT, 20 1 EVENT, 20 DEAF DAY OF PLAY March 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm DEAF DAY OF PLAY Join The Strong and NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education Program to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month in a special day of play Read More » 1 EVENT, 21 1 EVENT, 21 CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB March 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol Read More » 0 EVENTS, 22 0 EVENTS, 22 0 EVENTS, 23 0 EVENTS, 23 1 EVENT, 24 1 EVENT, 24 HAPPIEST HOUR March 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm HAPPIEST HOUR Drink. Laugh. Play. Join The Strong on Thursday, March 24, for the adult-only Happiest Hour! The night includes cash bar, loads of fun, comedy from Read More » 0 EVENTS, 25 0 EVENTS, 25 1 EVENT, 26 1 EVENT, 26 100 ACRE WOOD March 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD Meet and shake paws with the lovable Winnie-the-Pooh. Play in Rabbit’s garden, pin the tail on Eeyore, practice your stretches like Winnie-the-Pooh, toss the bees Read More » 1 EVENT, 27 1 EVENT, 27 100 ACRE WOOD March 27 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD Meet and shake paws with the lovable Winnie-the-Pooh. Play in Rabbit’s garden, pin the tail on Eeyore, practice your stretches like Winnie-the-Pooh, toss the bees Read More » 1 EVENT, 28 1 EVENT, 28 CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB March 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol Read More » 0 EVENTS, 29 0 EVENTS, 29 0 EVENTS, 30 0 EVENTS, 30 0 EVENTS, 31 0 EVENTS, 31 0 EVENTS, 1 0 EVENTS, 1 0 EVENTS, 2 0 EVENTS, 2 0 EVENTS, 3 0 EVENTS, 3 February 28 February 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Recurring BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING February 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring STORYTIME CLUB * There are no events on this day. March 2 March 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am READ ACROSS AMERICA * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. March 5 March 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring BRICK BONANZA March 6 March 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring BRICK BONANZA March 7 March 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. March 12 March 12 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT March 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm NYS BALLET PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” March 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WORKSHOP March 13 March 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am DONUTS WITH DANIEL TIGER – SOLD OUT March 14 March 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. March 20 March 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm DEAF DAY OF PLAY March 21 March 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. March 24 March 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm HAPPIEST HOUR March 26 March 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD March 27 March 27 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD March 28 March 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB March 26 March 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD March 27 March 27 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recurring 100 ACRE WOOD March 28 March 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Recurring CAROL D. SIMMONS STORYTIME CLUB * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. * There are no events on this day. View Calendar View All Upcoming Events Events SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY Enjoy The Strong during exclusive hours designed for children with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the museum in a comfortable and accepting environment that features fewer guests, light and sound reduction, […] Continue Reading Events TEENY TOTS EGG HUNT Delight in a special egg hunt recommended for toddlers and enjoy an eggs-tra hour at the museum. Decorate an unused egg carton and take it with you as you journey through the museum’s […] Continue Reading RECENT MUSEUM NEWS AND PRESS Find the latest about The Strong. View All Museum News Museum News The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for induction: Assassin’s Creed, Candy Crush Saga, Dance Dance Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Minesweeper, Ms. Pac-Man, NBA […] Continue Reading Museum News THE STRONG LAUNCHES IS THAT A JUMEAU? The Strong launches Is That a Jumeau? A History of the Finest French Fashion Dolls of the 19th Century on Google Arts & Culture. Continue Reading EXPLORE OUR COLLECTIONS Learn More 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. Explore Collection ARCHIVES CATALOG Search design documents, personal papers, and other archival materials. Explore Collection LIBRARY CATALOG Explore periodicals, books, comic books, and other holdings from The Strong’s research library. Explore Collection ON-SITE COLLECTIONS ACCESS Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment. Explore Collection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAKE A DONATION TODAY 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make a Donation Now > 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.” Lev Vygotsky, Russian psychologist, 1896–1934View More Quotes VISITOR INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. 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