Play Lab: Yarn Fun
Play Lab: Yarn Fun
Create a work of art, learn to finger crochet, and discover all the fun possibilities of yarn!
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. till 8 p.m.
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Don't miss upcoming events, performances, and workshops at the museum!
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Colors of the Rainbow
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Colors of the Rainbow
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 […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Margaret Woodbury Strong's Life and Collections Learn about the family history and some of the artifacts that inspired the collection of museum founder Margaret Woodbury […]
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Toddler Egg Hunt – SOLD OUT
Toddler Egg Hunt – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Decorate an egg carton and hunt throughout museum exhibits to find 12 different colored eggs. […]
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Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-11)
Video Game Creation Workshop (Ages 8-11)
Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game. Led by Dennis McCorry, Digital Games Hub Coordinator […]
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 […]
Play Lab: Shakers
Play Lab: Shakers
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
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Play Lab: Shakers
Play Lab: Shakers
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
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Play Lab: Shakers
Play Lab: Shakers
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
2 events,
Play Lab: Shakers
Play Lab: Shakers
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Epic Anime Night
Epic Anime Night
Experience an Epic Anime Night at The Strong National Museum of Play! Calling all anime lovers! Join us for a special 18+ after-hours event at […]
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Play Lab: Shakers
Play Lab: Shakers
Experiment with various containers and fillings to create shakers that make all kinds of sounds!
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Join the 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 […]
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Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
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Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
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The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the April 14 open house from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. No registration required. […]
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
2 events,
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
2 events,
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
4 events,
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
Roberts Wesleyan Music Classes
Roberts Wesleyan Music Classes
Feel the beat with this free children's music class! At 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Alicia Bradford, Director of Early Childhood Music at Roberts Wesleyan […]
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Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
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Learn to Juggle Workshop
Learn to Juggle Workshop
Join professional juggler Ted Baumhauer and get insider knowledge on a new skill, Juggling! Learn tips and tricks to start on your journey to becoming […]
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
Anime Adventure Break Week
Anime Adventure Break Week
Spend April break week at The Strong! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by family-friendly anime, like Studio Ghibli! Visit the Hello Cutie! Our Favorite Kitty […]
1 event,
Play Lab: School Break
Play Lab: School Break
Embrace the spirit of kindness and creativity by crafting your very own Totoro to take home, inspired by the beloved character from My Neighbor Totoro.
2 events,
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 […]
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
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Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
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Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
1 event,
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
2 events,
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Play Lab: Cardboard Instruments
Learn about the different instrument families and use cardboard to create a variety of music makers!
RC Car Speedway
RC Car Speedway
Racers, bring your RC cars and start your engines at The Strong! On April 25, race your remote-control car on a competitive track and watch […]
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Pokémon Play
Pokémon Play
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
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Sensory Friendly Sunday
Sensory Friendly Sunday
Enjoy The Strong before it opens to the public at an exclusive event designed for guests with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the […]
Pokémon Play
Pokémon Play
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Expert game masters from Just Games will teach guests how to play the Pokémon […]
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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 […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
The Games and Puzzles of Rochester's Alderman-Fairchild Corporation Discover the Rochester company that was one of the most prominent game makers throughout the 1920s and […]
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Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Kits with Rochester LEGO User Group
Artist at Play Workshop: LEGO Kits with Rochester LEGO User Group
Join the Rochester City LEGO User Group for a LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Experienced LEGO builders will teach guests how to create […]
Pinbox 3000 Workshop
Pinbox 3000 Workshop
Create your own tabletop pinball machine at the Strong National Museum of Play! Led by Ben t. Matchstick of The Cardboard Teck Instantute, learn how […]
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