Spotlight: The Strong National Museum of Play
The Strong National Museum of Play is a world-renowned, highly interactive museum dedicated entirely to the history and exploration of play. It is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to this concept, making it a crown jewel of Rochester's cultural landscape. The museum features incredibly immersive exhibits, including a massive indoor butterfly conservatory, a functioning vintage arcade, a miniature Wegmans supermarket for kids, and the official National Toy Hall of Fame. Recently expanded, it offers days' worth of entertainment for children, while sparking intense nostalgia for adults. Perfect for a rainy day or a weekend family trip, The Strong requires several hours to fully experience. It remains one of the highest-rated tourist destinations in the state.
The Strong National Museum of Play is a world-renowned, highly interactive museum dedicated entirely to the history and exploration of play. It is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to this concept, making it a crown jewel of Rochester's cultural landscape.
The museum features incredibly immersive exhibits, including a massive indoor butterfly conservatory, a functioning vintage arcade, a miniature Wegmans supermarket for kids, and the official National Toy Hall of Fame. Recently expanded, it offers days' worth of entertainment for children, while sparking intense nostalgia for adults.
Perfect for a rainy day or a weekend family trip, The Strong requires several hours to fully experience. It remains one of the highest-rated tourist destinations in the state.