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The Strong Museum

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http://www.museumofplay.org/
Last activity: 16.09.2026
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A history museum that engages kids of all ages with hands-on exhibits and the world’s most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games.

The Strong museum, is located in Rochester, New York.
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145.71K
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127K /mo.
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35

Overview

Location
United States, New York, Rochester
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 585-263-2700
Founded date
1982

Mentions in press and media 35

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Nov 6, 2025Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of FameBy CAROLYN THOMPSON Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each year, the Hall of Fame reco...
Sep 17, 2025Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies … and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely po...
May 2, 2024Grand Stevie Award Winners Announced in The 2024 American Business Awards®The Stevie® Awards announced the Grand Stevie Award winners in The 22nd annual American Business Awards® competition. These are the competition's top prizes. Delta Dental of Kansas, 5W Public Relations Among Those to Win Big in 22nd America...
Mar 15, 2024World Video Game Hall of Fame 2024 Finalists Unveiled Including Guitar Hero, SimCity, Resident Evil & MoreJace Dela Cruz, Tech Times 15 March 2024, 09:03 am The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for induction this year, spanning four decades of gaming history. From the classic arcade hit Asteroids to the immersive worl...
Dec 22, 2023Barbie is in the Toy Hall of Fame, here’s how you can nominate othersFun time Since Christmas is Monday, we look at toys inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame and some of the most dangerous toys kids are getting these days. The National Toy Hall of Fame is part of the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester...
Nov 20, 2023Things to do | Lifelong toy maker offers his take on what inspires childrenIt was one of three inventions he debuted at the American Toy Fair in New York City. He and his business partner at the time, also showcased a toy chicken that laid plastic eggs; no doubt a model for today’s doo-doo candy dispensers. While ...
Nov 10, 20234 new toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Ken not included.Baseball cards, Nerf toys, Cabbage Patch Kids and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper are all entering the National Toy Hall of Fame. One classic toy that didn't make the cut? Barbie's on-again, off-again boyfriend, Ken. "Kenough," as he...
Jul 28, 2023Here's how Black representation in the Barbie world has evolved over the yearsNews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Voices of Color Here's how Black representation in the Barbie world has evolved over the years Yoonji Han 2023-07-28T14:46:18Z Sh...
Jun 30, 2023This Newly Renovated Museum Is Luring Families To Upstate New York This SummerThe Strong National Museum of Play—one of the country’s largest museums devoted to the history and exploration of play—is expanding and enticing families to add Rochester, NY to their long weekend summer list.
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FAQ about The Strong Museum

When was The Strong Museum founded?

The Strong Museum was founded in 1982.

What has the press written about The Strong Museum?

Parsers VC has collected 35 articles mentioning The Strong Museum, among them “Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame” (Nov 6, 2025) and “Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies … and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?” (Sep 17, 2025).

Is The Strong Museum still active?

Yes, The Strong Museum is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 16, 2026.