Directions

Strong National Museum of Play is centrally located in downtown Rochester, New York. Easily accessible from the New York State Thruway and regional expressways, it is only one hour by car from Buffalo and seventy-five minutes from Syracuse.

From the West:

Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 47 (LeRoy). Take Interstate 490 East to Exit 18 (Monroe Avenue). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Monroe Avenue. Travel one mile to Woodbury Boulevard. Turn right into the Strong National Museum of Play entrance.

From the East:

Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 45 (Rochester). Take Interstate 490 West to Exit 16 (Clinton Avenue/Downtown). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Woodbury Blvd. At the next traffic light, cross Chestnut Street into the Strong National Museum of Play entrance.

From the South:

Take Interstate 390 North to Interstate 590 North. Follow Interstate 590 North to Interstate 490 West. Take Interstate 490 West to Exit 16 (Clinton Avenue/Downtown). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Woodbury Boulevard. At the next traffic light, cross Chestnut Street into the Strong National Museum of Play entrance.

By public transportation:

Take a bus to the Midtown Plaza terminal. Walk south, about two blocks, past HSBC Plaza and Manhattan Square Park, to the Strong National Museum of Play entrance.

Click Here for a Map of the area.

Parking

Limited free parking is available at the museum for all guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that, on high visitation days, the museum lot may reach capacity early in the day. If space is not available on site at the time of your visit, you will find additional parking (fees apply) at neighboring municipal garages.

[RV drivers please note: RV parking limited; early arrival advised.]