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Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 29 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 29 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
30
Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 30 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 30 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
31
Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 31 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 31 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
1
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 1 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 1 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
2
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 2 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 2 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
3
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 3 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 3 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
4
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 4 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 4 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
5
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 5 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 5 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
6
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 6 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 6 @ 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
7
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 7 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
8
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 8 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
9
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 9 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
2 events,
10
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 10 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
April 10 @ 6:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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 is free […]
1 event,
11
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 11 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
12
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 12 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
2 events,
13
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 13 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 13 @ 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
14
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 14 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
2 events,
15
Half the Price Day
April 15 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Half the Price Day
Enjoy all your favorite exhibits for half the price! In recognition of the importance of play in all our lives, the museum has announced two […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 15 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
1 event,
16
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 16 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
2 events,
17
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
April 17 @ 10:00 am
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11:00 am
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the Woodbury School’s open house. No registration required. Families should enter through […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 17 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
3 events,
18
Pikachu & Pastries
April 18 @ 9:00 am
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10:00 am
Pikachu & Pastries
Jumpstart your Pokémon adventure at The Strong’s special early-morning Pokémon Play event! Fuel up by decorating and enjoying a donut provided by Dunkin’. Then, craft […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 18 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Pokémon Play Weekend
April 18 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Pokémon Play Weekend
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Learn to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game – Adams Atrium Game experts from […]
3 events,
19
Sensory Friendly Sunday
April 19 @ 8:00 am
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10:00 am
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 […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 19 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Pokémon Play Weekend
April 19 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Pokémon Play Weekend
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Learn to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game – Adams Atrium Game experts from […]
2 events,
20
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 20 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 20 @ 10:30 am
–
12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
21
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 21 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
1 event,
22
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 22 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
1 event,
23
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 23 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
2 events,
24
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 24 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Music For All
April 24 @ 2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Music For All
Visit The Strong for a haunting performance of Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major Op. 70 No. 1, “Ghost” by Trio Narnia. This performance is […]
2 events,
25
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 25 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Day of Dance!
April 25 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Day of Dance!
Celebrate International Day of Dance at The Strong presented by Monroe County! History of Ballet Performance, Adams Atrium, 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a special dance performance […]
1 event,
26
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 26 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
3 events,
27
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 27 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 27 @ 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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 as part […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
April 27 @ 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Gardening for Pollinators Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]
1 event,
28
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 28 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
29
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 29 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
30
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 30 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
1
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
May 1 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
4 events,
2
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
May 2 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
5 p.m. Closure
May 2 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
5 p.m. Closure
The museum will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
May 2 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Participate in a diverse range of playful activities, celebrating Asian and Pacific American culture and heritage! Performance by the Filipino American Association of Rochester! – […]
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
May 2 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
Visit The Strong to see a unique, two-hour marathon on the Elaine Wilson Carousel. Cheer on the riders as they raise money for the Pirate […]
March 29
March 29, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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March 29, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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March 30
March 30, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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March 30, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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March 31
March 31, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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March 31, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 1
April 01, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 01, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 2
April 02, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 02, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 3
April 03, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 03, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 4
April 04, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 04, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Recurring Event
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 5
April 05, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 05, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 6
April 06, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 06, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Recurring Event
Time
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Adams Atrium
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April 7
April 07, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 8
April 08, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 9
April 09, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 10
April 10, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 10, 2026
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Time
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location
Adams Atrium
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April 11
April 11, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 12
April 12, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 13
April 13, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 13, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Recurring Event
Time
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Adams Atrium
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April 14
April 14, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 15
April 15, 2026
Half the Price Day
Recurring Event
Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 15, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 16
April 16, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 17
April 17, 2026
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Time
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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April 17, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 18
April 18, 2026
Pikachu & Pastries
Time
9:00 am – 10:00 am
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 18, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Play Lab
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April 18, 2026
Pokémon Play Weekend
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Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 19
April 19, 2026
Sensory Friendly Sunday
Time
8:00 am – 10:00 am
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April 19, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 19, 2026
Pokémon Play Weekend
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Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 20
April 20, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 20, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Recurring Event
Time
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Adams Atrium
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April 21
April 21, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 22
April 22, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 23
April 23, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 24
April 24, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 24, 2026
Music For All
Time
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location
Paychex Theater
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April 25
April 25, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 25, 2026
Day of Dance!
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 24
April 24, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 24, 2026
Music For All
Time
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location
Paychex Theater
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April 25
April 25, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 25, 2026
Day of Dance!
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 26
April 26, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 27
April 27, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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Time
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 27, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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Time
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Adams Atrium
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April 27, 2026
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Paychex Theater
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April 28
April 28, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 29
April 29, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 30
April 30, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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May 1
May 01, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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May 2
May 02, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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May 02, 2026
5 p.m. Closure
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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May 02, 2026
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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May 02, 2026
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Elaine Wilson Carousel
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Happiest Hour
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 7, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! Guests are encouraged to wear video game-related attire in honor of the 2026 […]
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Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
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Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Based on the best-selling book Grossology, the exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative interactives to tell you the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
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Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
A visit to The Strong is not complete without a stop in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the only year-round indoor butterfly garden in upstate New York.
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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 rescue helicopter, construction site, rocket ship, and theater.
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The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for induction: Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, FIFA International Soccer, Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, and Tokimeki Memorial.
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Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 29 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 29 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
30
Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 30 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 30 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
31
Play Lab: Super Capes!
March 31 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
March 31 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
1
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 1 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 1 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
2
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 2 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 2 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
3
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 3 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 3 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
4
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 4 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 4 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
5
Play Lab: Super Capes!
April 5 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Super Capes!
Design and wear your very own cape to complete your superhero ensemble!
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
April 5 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled spring break week! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice […]
2 events,
6
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 6 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 6 @ 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
7
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 7 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
8
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 8 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
9
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 9 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
2 events,
10
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 10 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
April 10 @ 6:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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 is free […]
1 event,
11
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 11 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
1 event,
12
Play Lab: Finger Paint
April 12 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Finger Paint
Fashion a work of art using your fingers to paint your creation!
2 events,
13
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 13 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 13 @ 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
14
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 14 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
2 events,
15
Half the Price Day
April 15 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Half the Price Day
Enjoy all your favorite exhibits for half the price! In recognition of the importance of play in all our lives, the museum has announced two […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 15 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
1 event,
16
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 16 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
2 events,
17
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
April 17 @ 10:00 am
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11:00 am
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the Woodbury School’s open house. No registration required. Families should enter through […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 17 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
3 events,
18
Pikachu & Pastries
April 18 @ 9:00 am
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10:00 am
Pikachu & Pastries
Jumpstart your Pokémon adventure at The Strong’s special early-morning Pokémon Play event! Fuel up by decorating and enjoying a donut provided by Dunkin’. Then, craft […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 18 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Pokémon Play Weekend
April 18 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Pokémon Play Weekend
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Learn to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game – Adams Atrium Game experts from […]
3 events,
19
Sensory Friendly Sunday
April 19 @ 8:00 am
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10:00 am
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 […]
Play Lab: Nature Paint
April 19 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Nature Paint
Use objects found in nature like sticks and leaves to create a beautiful painting!
Pokémon Play Weekend
April 19 @ 11:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Pokémon Play Weekend
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon play at the museum! Learn to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game – Adams Atrium Game experts from […]
2 events,
20
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 20 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 20 @ 10:30 am
–
12:00 pm
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 as part […]
1 event,
21
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 21 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
1 event,
22
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 22 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
1 event,
23
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 23 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
2 events,
24
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 24 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Music For All
April 24 @ 2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Music For All
Visit The Strong for a haunting performance of Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major Op. 70 No. 1, “Ghost” by Trio Narnia. This performance is […]
2 events,
25
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 25 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
Day of Dance!
April 25 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Day of Dance!
Celebrate International Day of Dance at The Strong presented by Monroe County! History of Ballet Performance, Adams Atrium, 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a special dance performance […]
1 event,
26
Play Lab: Spin Art
April 26 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Spin Art
Produce a work of art on a spinning platform in the Play Lab!
3 events,
27
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 27 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
April 27 @ 10:30 am
–
12:00 pm
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 as part […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
April 27 @ 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Gardening for Pollinators Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]
1 event,
28
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 28 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
29
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 29 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
30
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
April 30 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
1 event,
1
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
May 1 @ 10:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
4 events,
2
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
May 2 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
Use sponges to paint with unique textures in the Play Lab!
5 p.m. Closure
May 2 @ 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
5 p.m. Closure
The museum will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
May 2 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Participate in a diverse range of playful activities, celebrating Asian and Pacific American culture and heritage! Performance by the Filipino American Association of Rochester! – […]
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
May 2 @ 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
Visit The Strong to see a unique, two-hour marathon on the Elaine Wilson Carousel. Cheer on the riders as they raise money for the Pirate […]
March 29
March 29, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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March 29, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
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March 30
March 30, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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March 30, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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March 31
March 31, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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March 31, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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April 01, 2026
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 02, 2026
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The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 03, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 03, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 04, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 04, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 5
April 05, 2026
Play Lab: Super Capes!
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 05, 2026
Superhero Spring Break Presented by American Dairy Association North East
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 6
April 06, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 06, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Adams Atrium
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April 7
April 07, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 08, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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April 09, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 10, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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April 10, 2026
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
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6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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Adams Atrium
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April 11
April 11, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 12
April 12, 2026
Play Lab: Finger Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 13, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 13, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Adams Atrium
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April 14, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 15
April 15, 2026
Half the Price Day
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 15, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 16
April 16, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 17
April 17, 2026
The Strong’s Woodbury School Open House
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10:00 am – 11:00 am
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April 17, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 18
April 18, 2026
Pikachu & Pastries
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9:00 am – 10:00 am
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 18, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 18, 2026
Pokémon Play Weekend
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
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April 19
April 19, 2026
Sensory Friendly Sunday
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8:00 am – 10:00 am
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April 19, 2026
Play Lab: Nature Paint
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 19, 2026
Pokémon Play Weekend
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 20
April 20, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 20, 2026
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Adams Atrium
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April 21
April 21, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 22, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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April 23, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 24
April 24, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 24, 2026
Music For All
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Paychex Theater
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April 25
April 25, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 25, 2026
Day of Dance!
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
The Strong National Museum of Play
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April 24
April 24, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Play Lab
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April 24, 2026
Music For All
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Paychex Theater
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April 25, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Day of Dance!
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One Manhattan Square, Rochester Location
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April 26, 2026
Play Lab: Spin Art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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April 27, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Adams Atrium
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April 27, 2026
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
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Paychex Theater
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April 28, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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April 29, 2026
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April 30, 2026
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May 01, 2026
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May 02, 2026
Play Lab: Sponge Paint
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May 02, 2026
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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The Strong National Museum of Play
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May 02, 2026
Pirate Toy Fund Derby
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Elaine Wilson Carousel
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Happiest Hour
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 7, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! Guests are encouraged to wear video game-related attire in honor of the 2026 […]
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Take Care with Peanuts Opening Weekend
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
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The Strong Museum is the ultimate play destination for all ages! With nearly 150,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, The Strong provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun.
Opening January 17
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Based on the best-selling book Grossology, the exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative interactives to tell you the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
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Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
A visit to The Strong is not complete without a stop in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the only year-round indoor butterfly garden in upstate New York.
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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 rescue helicopter, construction site, rocket ship, and theater.
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The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for induction: Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, FIFA International Soccer, Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, and Tokimeki Memorial.
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The Strong launches an online exhibit in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, Insert Coin to Start: A History of Arcade Video Games in the 1970s.
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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.
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Thousands of artifacts from The Strong’s collections are available to researchers by appointment.
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