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The Strong National Museum of Play

Play Has a History

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The Strong in downtown Rochester explores play as part of cultural history. Its collections and interactive exhibitions connect toys, games, and imagination with learning and everyday life. Margaret Woodbury Strong founded the institution in 1968, building on her interest in collecting familiar objects.

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Check current exhibits and any separate activity reservations. No specific interactive attraction is guaranteed.

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A toy can carry memories, design ideas, and a piece of cultural history. The Strong in Rochester makes play the subject of a museum visit, inviting a closer look at the objects and activities that shape childhood and beyond.

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