The Strong National Museum of Play

Wow wow wow! This was absolutely incredible! I was initially hesitant about what seemed like the high price of tickets- but they were absolutely worth every single penny! We did two-day tickets without adding on the ropes course or butterfly garden (you can pay for these experiences once you’re inside) and it was the best decision. This museum was unlike any other children’s museum I’ve been to- every single exhibit was curated to captivate children’s interests and imaginations. Every single place we stopped we could’ve stayed for at least an hour. We spent about 5 hours in the museum both days and we didn’t see all the indoors exhibits and we didn’t ever get to the butterfly garden or the ropes course. We’ll definitely be coming back and telling everyone we know who’s going to the area to plan a visit!

This was our second time visiting with our son. First time he was 2 years old and he had a great time. This visit he's now 7 years old and was able to enjoy different parts of the museum that cater to his age. He even got to have fun in some of the same sections he did as a 2 year old. This museum is really one of my favorites. It's fun for the whole family, not just the little ones. The history of video games and the history of board games really stands out for me. Very clean and easy to navigate. Highly recommend! My son would also like to add his words: "Most museums we only go to once, but this museum is far away from us, and we want to go to it a lot of times. The Strong Museum of Play is really fun. I love all the sections and could spend a whole day there. Can't wait to go back!"

This is an amazing museum for kids of all ages. The first floor has multiple areas and rooms for hands-on, imaginative, and active play. There are shows, outdoor spaces, mini golf, and a second level devoted to the history of video games that makes this museum a standout among others. You will have to buy some tokens or pay with quarters for some of the video/pinball games, but it is worth it. There are also extra options, like the Butterfly Garden, Skyline Climb and Carousel. There is a small diner, and a larger snack court area to buy food and drinks. You could spend the whole day here! There is paid parking onsite as well. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the museum seems quite clean. We look forward to returning.

We visited the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester for the second time this August 2025, visiting from Canada, and we loved it just as much as our first trip in 2023! This museum is truly a treasure for families. It’s fun, educational and incredibly engaging for kids and adults alike. The exhibits are so creative and immersive, and there’s always something new to discover. Our children were thrilled to revisit their favourite areas and explore the new features since our last visit. This Museum is absolutely worth the drive across the border, and we can’t wait for our next visit!

Had a great experience at the Strong Museum! My kids had a blast—there were tons of fun activities for them. I especially enjoyed seeing the classic games from the ’90s, like the pinball machines. Brought back memories! Pretty sure the new generation has no idea how to play some of those, but it was fun showing them.

It's definitely mostly aimed at children but there are sections that are fun for adults especially gamers. The ESL arcade area can be fun when it's not too busy. It's pretty well curated considering the density of the collection on view. There's definitely a lot to see in the museum parts. Interactive/play places for children seemed to be mostly at the beginning with the Sesame Street, Wegman's, and Adventure park parts, but some are interspersed throughout the museum as well. The outdoor space had pretty gardening and it was interesting to see the giant sculptures, and it has some games for kids. Highly recommend the butterfly garden. They had baby quails when we visited and they were very cute! With their friend a large tortoise. There were an uncountable amount of butterflies and even a chameleon. Don't miss the butterfly garden!!! Parking garage is spacious and is $7 with museum ticket.

-Worth A Visit If You're Nearby- The place is colorful, clean, well-organized, and there's a lot to see. The video game history timeline on the 2nd floor brought back a lot of nostalgia, seeing the old consoles and games was definitely a highlight. It's also a lot of fun for kids with plenty of interactive exhibits and themed play areas. The butterfly garden was a pleasant surprise peaceful, warm, and filled with beautiful butterflies flying all around. A great spot to spend a few hours if you're in the area, especially if you grew up playing video games or have young kids with you. Have fun people! ;)

I’ve been to several “hands on” style museums for kids and families and this one definitely holds up. I had to drive an hour and a half to get here and still wound up getting a one year membership because i know me and my family will be back. It was a fun and rewarding experience from start to finish. The fish, cool. The fairytale adventures, cool. The superhero section, cool. The game section, cool. All around a fun and great experience; definitely worth a visit

WOW! This is an amazing place for kids and adults. An action packed adventure that continues to wow at every turn and every corner. But plan to stay for a long time because there is tons of fun and I don't think I saw a single person get bored and was ready to leave. My favorite part were probably the games and pin ball room. I was with my teenage son, who also really enjoyed his visit, and we spent hours playing pinball and other video games. There are multiple rooms with different styles of games (recent years, pin balls, interactive games, etc.) as well as a museum so there wasn't the bottle neck of people waiting to play. We were able to get alot of play time in with minimal to no waiting. These games were also great for smaller kids but there are alot of other exhibits targeted for smaller kids (mini Wegmans store, Sesame Street area, tons of climbing and hands on exhibits). Parking for the museum was $7 and can be paid at the entrance desk or one of the machines just outside the museum entrance. Museum entrance fees are $25 (they do offer military and senior discounts) for the basic entry fee. There are 1/2 day prices ($12.50) on Fridays. There are several add on options for additional fees for the butterfly garden and skyline climb. Tickets can be bought online or at the museum entrance. There are a couple of cafe's for meals that are pretty decent, overall. They do the job. I ordered the black bean burger and onion rings from the Pup Cafe and I would give the food a 3-4 stars. As an insider tip the Pup cafe offers 1/2 priced milkshakes at 3pm and they are really, really good. Overall we spent 4.5 hours but I can easily see spending more. Bring a bottle for water as they are allowed and they save you $2.65 per bottle of water for purchase. Also, the video games take tokens but the token machines take both case and card.

Absolutely amazing! We ended up spending the whole day here, although that wasn't necessarily what we had expected. No problem; it was well worth it! This place is packed with exhibits and plenty of opportunities for hands-on play. There is also an add-on for the Skyline Climb, a ropes course and zipline. This was a huge draw, and we easily spent two hours just in this section alone. Other great exhibits included the cute Sesame Street section, an actual replica Wegman's where the kids can act out being both customers and staff, a mini branch of the local library where locals can actually check out books, and more. Video games get their own section, complete with the classics to current games, many of which you can actually try out. There is a 20 foot Donkey Kong arcade game that is a blast to see. There is a nice seating area where you can eat, as well as places to order food, such as the diner located beneath the Skyline Climb. Really neat place to visit!

Been here many times and its always fun. The Wegmans store, the Bernstein bears play kitchen, the Sesame street area, the craft room, the pirate ship, the kings lair, and that's all on 1st floor. We got the annual pass and it was definitely worth it for lots if fun with the kids But I'd day the museum has a good blend of fun for kids and adults. There is a digital area, arcade area, and tons of history to read. Wanna know who invented the teddy bear? How about easy bake oven? It's all in there. As well as toys from thr 90s and 2000s, cause I guess they belong in a museum now..

The biggest children's museum in Rochester. It's absolutely huge. I've brought my kids here at least 6-8 times throughout a 12 month period because we figured it would be much cheaper to get the annual membership than to pay for the one time admission fee or even a two day pass. We would usually spend two days here per trip because we find one day is just too much of a rush. There's a lot of things to do and a lot of toys to play with. My kids never get bored and they always have a good time. This museum has two floors and also an outdoor area. There's a kid's Wegmans supermarket that my kids love - they can stay in there for more than an hour. Everything in there looks so real, so fascinating. They have checkouts for kids to pretend to be a cashier. This got to be the best kid's supermarket I've ever been. They have a carousel and a mini train ride. There's a few arcades. Some require money and some don't. The upper level has video games and games for older kids. There's something for everyone, any age even for adults. They have a cafe which offers sandwiches, pizzas, salads and kids meals. We got food from here the first time we visited but after we decided to bring our own lunch instead. The food is a bit pricey and personally it's not quite worth it. One thing really nice is they allow outside food and drinks so we do bring our own, makes it a lot easier with kids. There's plenty of seating area and tables. I'm certain we will definitely be coming back again.

AMAZING! This is the best children's museum we have ever been to. The entire first floor is mostly imaginative play. There is an entire Wegmans where your children can actually scan their own items and get a real receipt afterwards. The areas really encourage children to explore and imagine. This museum isn't just for kids though. The upstairs is devoted to the evolution of board games and video games. It's so immersive and interactive, even my 70 year old father-in-law was thoroughly entertained and having a ball. There is never a dull moment. I thought, "there was no way we would stay from open to close." 8 hours might seem like a long time, but we did indeed stay the whole time. It flew by. There are three different places to eat, and the cafeteria we chose actually had quite yummy food. There is just so much to do and see, including a working train and carousel indoors to ride on! This is our favorite place to take our son whenever we are in town.

This is a world-class museum, and one of the best things to do while you're in Rochester. While it is an amazing place to bring your kids, it's not just a children's museum (still worth checking out if you don't have any). It's a place where people of all ages can play, and learn about the history of play. If you do have kids, you probably already know about it. There are plenty of places for your little monsters to climb and slide and dress up and perform and learn and color and much more. But there's also tons of interesting exhibits like the History of Barbie, with all the dolls going back to its inception (probably a bit more popular since the movie). If you play your cards right, you might see a dad angry at his son for wanting to play with Barbie, and get to witness the fight he has with the kid's mom (public arguments are the pinnacle of people-watching). There's a life-sized game of (bear) Operation, the original round Monopoly, Reading Adventureland, a helicopter cockpit, a giant hallway with what must be every video game console ever, and a computer where you can just sit and play the Oregon Trail. I just abandoned my family for 15 minutes so I could discover if I still kick ass at hunting (I do). That said, I did ultimately die of dysentery. Since the best kids' stuff is often pretend parents' stuff, the mini Wegmans grocery store is a giant hit. Our kids love shopping for food, working behind the meat counter, checking out (and ringing up) their choices, and all of the other things. It's the only thing we've done every single time we've come in, and I imagine that won't change next time either. Check it out.

Brings back all the good memories as a kid. Fun place for kids and adult's. Highly recommend!!

The Strong Museum of Play is a remarkable collection of a woman who collected wonderful toys and memorabilia throughout her life. It's definitely a place for children of all ages. I only saw the first floor on this visit. As you enter the museum three aquariums with live fish greet the visitors. I believe the majority of the exhibits are on this floor. Several food options are available, including the Puppy Café which, at the end of the long visit, was a welcome area for an Iced Coffee and a Muffin. The espresso machine was not working. That was my original choice, an espresso. It has on the back wall a map of the world. The butterfly garden and outside garden are also on this level of the museum. I had a great time.

Such a magical place for kids of all ages and adults too. Always have a blast here there's so much to see and do and it's definitely not just for kids. The national toy and video game hall of fame will bring back your inner child and lots of fun memories for everybody! Parking is available in their lot and there are discounts for students and children. They have lots of great rotating exhibitions and optional butterfly conservatory and ropes course! Spend a few hours or a full day there's loads of stuff to see and fun to have! Can't wait to come back again!

This is definitely a must do when in Rochester. If you're looking for small road trip outside of Toronto, this is around ~3hr drive out. We were thinking spending a half day here, but we easily spent the whole day here. I didn't expect to have so much fun. However, I think we spent too much time on the lower floors, which is better for kids. Lots of nostalgia with iconic characters like Snoopy, Sesame Street to Berenstain Bears. Tons of play areas for kids from toddlers to older as well, they even have an arcade, pinball machine and a free DDR machine. All the pinball machines and most arcade machines require paid tokens, which isn't too much, I think $1 for 4 tokens? Each machine uses on average about one token. We purchased our tickets in person, but if you want to save a dollar, buy it online. That kid Wegmans store has my heart. Kids could push a tiny cart and literally scan and check out food through the kid size conveyor belt at the cash register and generate a receipt too! However, if you're going with adults you probably would have the most fun on the top floor, where there are retro gaming and lots of interactive components and learn about the history of gaming. Mario, Sonic and even other unique games to play where I was swatting away hands touching my hair on a virtual game. You'll also get a little wristband to just scan to use these machines for free. There's also a paid butterfly garden but given it was a rainy day and we had so much fun indoors already, we didn't check it out. All-in all a great museum with lots of interactive components.

I attended the Writers and Books Rochester Reads reception and keynote. I love the Strong. Great venue for the event.

The Strong National Museum of Play really recommends this city as an excellent place to vacation with children and shows off the best family-friendly Rochester has to offer. The museum is full of interactive elements that augment exhibits emphasizing the (largely Eurocentric) history of play. A lot of this museum remains as it was in my childhood. My favorite spot, the storybook village, allows for ample opportunity to frolic and play pretend among your kids' favorite storybook backdrops. I especially love this museum because even though it's built with kids in mind, there is plenty to keep adults busy too. Can't wait to take nieces and nephews here.

What a great place to go to get out some energy for the kiddos!! I took my 5 1/2 year old here and we came at 1:00 -'s didn't leave until 5!! We nearly scratched the surface of the place. We spent most of our time in the video game area and then went to Wegman's and my son had a blast. I love this museum and I'll be back!

This museum is a fantastic destination for kids! The exhibits are interactive, engaging, and designed to spark creativity and learning. My children had a blast exploring the hands-on activities, and there's something for all ages.

Fun for all ages! The Museum of Play offers so much to guests. It's easy to spend hours at the museum and not see everything. There is just so much to do and see. The addition of the outdoor Hasbro Game park is a must see. The park is colorful and full of references to classic Hasbro games. I love the pinball arcade and how each game is only one coin! This price point makes the games accessible. We went today not knowing it was the grand opening of a new dungeons and dragons exhibit. The grand opening included events throughout the museum. The museum also validates parking, saving us 3 dollars on parking fees. You are also able to bring food to consume in the cafeteria area.

We continue to love the Museum of Play and have had a membership for our family for the past 3 years. When my youngest was not in school yet, we went there weekly and there was always something we didn't see. Every area is such a delight for kids and they really design each area to make it so interactive. I continue to be impressed with the new additions to the Museum like the Hasbro Game-land, rotating exhibits and the 2nd Floor extension area. I also like that they moved the Puppy cafe near the back so there is another eating area for families to eat at and get food at too. As well the great thing is you can take out books at the Museum and return if you live here locally and have a library card. So glad to have this renowned Musuem locally! As well also happy now you can order food online at Bill Gray's and the other food joint in the cafeteria so you don't need to wait in-line anymore. The carousel and train continue to be a hit for my children.

This place was amazing. We were two adults who were most interested in the toy hall of fame but admittedly we loved the entire museum. We arrived shortly after opening, had no difficulty parking or buying tickets. You can get just admission, or add on the butterfly garden and/or the high ropes course/zip line. There were so many interactive activities that were just as interesting for adults as they were for kids. So much fun. We were there for about 4 hours which wasn't anywhere near enough time to do and read everything.

We loved it here! This was a pit stop on our way to Canada to get the kids' wiggles out for a few hours and we spent almost the whole day there. I was pleasantly surprised of how late the museum was open(the day we went it was opened until 8pm). Most museums I have been to had typically closed around 5. There were so many aspects of play that were explored in the museum for all ages. They had large interactive exhibits and sections as well as informative displays of the history of different toys/games. We paid extra for the ropes course and the butterfly garden. Would highly recommend to anyone who is passing through the area. There was a huge video game section for playing. There was another section that went through the history of video games including highlighting women's contributions to video games. There were parts of the museum that had additional costs to use(ex: pinball section and a small train area) but overall the ticket included a lot and was well worth it!

Hands down the most comprehensive, largest, and fun children's museum we've ever been to with our 3-year-old. This place is huge, with various thematic play stations throughout the building, offering endless activities for children of any age. You could easily spend a full day here exploring all the attractions and sections. I recommend dedicating at least half a day to this museum; it's not worth it if you only have a few hours. Depending on your child's age and interests, you can find activities that best suit your situation. Here are a few sections we found particularly fun: the butterfly garden was our favorite, allowing us to walk among beautiful butterflies while being careful not to touch them. My child loved watching them fly close and doing little scavenger hunts. The arcade and pinball games are great for both children and adults, and the Sesame Street area was fun and nostalgic for us. There are many food options within the museum, but don't feel limited to those. There are also some great restaurants within walking distance outside the museum.

Wow! If you find yourself in Rochester this is definitely worth checking out. As a huge nerd, I LOVED all the video game exhibits. A lot of cool history and stuff to see, as well as interactive exhibits. Lots of photo ops as well. This place is definitely fun more more than just kids

Awesome museum, lots of bang for your buck. But, it's a lot. I was only half joking when telling my husband that I would need one of the guest rest rooms (small quiet nooks with closing doors to fight the overwhelm, super thoughtful addition). My kids (4&7) had a blast and want to go back. That being said, it was a bit overstimulating for my 4 year old, especially with all of the video game exhibits. My husband was a kid in a candy store, but was also feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to appreciate it and mind the kids. All that being said, staff is great, place is great, just keep in mind it's a lot if anyone in your party has sensory needs and plan accordingly.

Really fun place even without the kids! If you love toys and/or games this is the place for you! Definitely plan to spend a while because it is vast. I wish I had known the layout a little better because by the time we got upstairs we were quite tired and that was some of the best stuff. My favorites included the dollhouse and doll section, the pinball arcade and the board game section. They had a special, temporary exhibit featuring black dolls from early America that was fascinating, touching and informative. It was a break from all the toddlers too. My husband loved the video game section including lots of interactive areas and old school arcade machines too.. The section where you create your own avatar and play multiple games is really awesome! I played my childhood favorite Ms Pac-Man! The food is what you expect inside an attraction: over priced and not that great. We did get some delicious milkshakes from Bill Grays with Abbot's custard in them. Lots of history of games and toys too. It's not cheap but worth the price in my opinion.

We visited the museum on a whim. There were hardly any kids when we got there and let me remind you my kids are adults now and felt out of place in the lower section of the museum because that is where we began to see pre k students exploring and being creative with play. It was fun to be reminded of certain nostalgic memories of my own children's upbringing and what they were into during the 1990 and 2000. We then went upstairs( this is where our interest laid) pinball machines, arcade games, esl and board games. In total we spent a good three hours there reliving our family memories. We added in the butterfly exhibit which was small but that is okay. Saw amazing butterflies, turtles and a koi pond. The overall facility was nice and had places to sit down and eat. Cafeteria for students , restrooms and entertainment for all ages.

Strong Museum of play is something I would recommend for everyone. I went when it first opened years ago, and thought it was just ok. I went again in Dec of this year, and lord has it changed! It was amazing and so much fun-for anyone, any age! For us it was a trip back in time. . Most things are interactive, and you can play with them now! We also went in the Butterfly exhibit which is additional $ but really cool and worth the trip while you are there. Highly recommend! esp if you have company and want to see something that is truly different than a "normal" museum

You can definitely come here without kids and can avoid the main floor, which is primarily geared towards kids under 15 with many interactive displays. The second floor is where all the good stuff is with interactive games, pinball machines, old school games like donkey Kong, and even areas dedicated to play systems (like Nintendo, n64, etc). They have allot of hall of fames and educational areas for adults from PC games to how toys were throughout different decades & cultures.

Really nice kids museum, love it here. I used to bring the kids here all the time. You can keep them busy all day. They have updated and added a few things from the last time I visited. They have a lot of exhibits to enjoy, like Elmos World, Sesame Street, Wegmans grocery store, Avengers exhibit, butterfly exhibit, Barbie, and a lot more exhibits. They even have little quiet areas with books. If you want to take some time and read a cool book during your visit. They have little bookshelves throughout the museum. They have arts and crafts areas too.

Great museum. Well worth the visit. Rope course was cool but not for those afraid of heights. Great staff throughout. Shoutout to Brad in the butterfly garden.

I can't begin to say how amazing this museum is. It is a museum for EVERYONE. Even adults will be caught playing, and getting nostalgic thinking of their favorite childhood toys. Some important things to note: the museum has its own parking garage and parking is NOT free. Also, don't lose your ticket! Next, the lockers sell out. It is super annoying to carry around a jacket all day so leave it in the car, bring a backpack, or stroller. There are a couple food courts at the museum but the food is nasty, and the seating gets busy. Bring your own food or eat before and bring your own refillable water bottles. There are some things you have to pay extra for: the butterfly exhibit and the skyline. The skyline looked AWESOME and well worth the money - we will have to do that next time. We were excited to visit this time because my kiddos are on school break and they just opened a temporary Barbie exhibit. My girls loved it! Another stand out is the Wegmans that you can shop in, and the new interactive gaming exhibit where you can create your own avatar. There are plenty of places to rest when you get tired. Our fam enjoys hanging out in Reading Adventureland and curling up with a couple books.

Absolutely amazing! Went for the Happiest hour which allows access to the museum too. Shocked at how big the museum is. So many things to do and see. Zip lining and a rope course in a museum?? Wow. My absolute favorite areas were the arcade games and the interactive play area with the "spy game" and "ball pit game". I don't know the real names lol but you'll know it when you see it. Super fun! I wish I could have seen the outside real life game area but it was dark and cold.

Really great! Endless games to play. A great selection. Customer service person LEE was wonderful; helped us with our luggage. Thank you!

I am a fan of the Strong Museum. Season membership is a must have for Rochester residents with kids. Even if you're visiting Rochester, I think it's a good way to spend a full day with small children. I have friends who visit from Toronto for the weekend. Personally, I am not sure if I would do the same, but it just shows you that the museum is a big draw and punches above its weight for a Rochester museum. I've probably visited 6-7 times and I discover something new each time. They are newly renovated, so there's even more to see. My daughter loves the mini-Wegmans and the Sesame Street exhibits (especially Elmo). My plan is to go during opening at 10 am. Beats the crowd for the most part. We usually stay 2-3 hours each visit, so we are out before lunch and nap time (hopefully not in the car).

Fantastic Museum filled with history, nostalgia, and most of all play! Wether you 7, 17, or 47 it's a great experience with interactive elements, video games, toys throughout the years, a set from Sesame Street, a Makerspace, an outdoor play center, and a restaurant complete with a carousel and a high rise climbing adventure above it. Even the gift shop is fun so it's well worth a visit just be aware there are 2 floors and quite an expansive collection so make sure you have plenty of time to play!

This was a delight. We are an adult couple in our 50s. This place was a nostalgic paradise. We were on a trip and thought to stop here. We thought maybe an hour... 4 hours later we were still enjoying the place. There's plenty for tots to do and older kids. But adults can very much enjoy this museum play space. It's 6 hrs from my home but I could see bringing my grown children here. They are all gamers. The history of games was great. Including video game art, original games, pin ball machine room, newer games, board games, D&D, other obscure games that I remember as well, computer games beginnings to know, interactive rooms, and well placed book books, rest quiet areas, etc - we were impressed.

This was our first time out to this museum which is over an hour from our house. Admittedly, our 4 year old really did love it! Definitely lots to explore and do which kept her entertained. The sesame street, fairy tale land/pirate ship, and Wegmans shopping area were all amazing. We spent 3 hours here and by that point she was getting hangry (okay, we all were..) so we decided to head over to Dinosaur BBQ which is a less than 5 minute drive away. We didn't opt to do any of the "extra" things such as the aerial course, butterfly house, train ride, arcade games etc... mostly because we had spent enough on the tickets and the place had enough entertainment for the few hours we were there but also because I really dislike when places like this nickel and dime you for every added thing when ticket prices are already significant. You could easily spend open to close here but after 3 hours we had enough and were overstimulated. Would we return? Possibly. But it's not something I feel like we HAVE to return to anytime soon. I think everyone should go at least once though!

I came here for the Women in Gaming Festival and loved this place as a gamer and as a professional in the gaming industry. This place is just a treasure trove of the best of play and it's so fun to walk through and see how much fun the people behind this museum have and the love they have for this museum. I have had a blast getting to see a lot of the in-progress exhibits and to have gotten a super great tour from JP. This place is vast and there are so many things to do inside! My favorite place was the arcade room since I knew how much time I would spend inside. It's just so cool to see characters like Pikachu and Link from Legend of Zelda featured and see all of my childhood video games on display here. The food places here have some growing to do - I ate at the Puppy Cafe and the sandwiches there weren't that great but it's also museum food so maybe I shouldn't have expected much.

I already can't wait to come back! What a combination of nostalgia and play! I loved learning the history of favorite toys and getting to see the iterations of so many childhood items (looking at you, Barbie!) Great place to spend several hours and you still will be happy to return!

An absolute must for anyone with kids! We drive out to Rochester and this museum based on locals in Buffalo telling us to try it, and they were right! We got a membership after our first visit and love it. There are tons of exhibits and mostly hands on activities to engage all she levels. There's arcade area that's token pay but insanely cheap to play any game. There's plenty of included things too! The tickets and memberships are very reasonable. Passing garage is attached to museum so it's easy access. There's a butterfly garden and rope course for a little extra money if you're interested. Overall: A+ Definitely give this place a try if you have kids of pretty much any age.

This place is incredible, I took my 3 year old and she played non stop for 4 hours she absolutely loved it! There is SO much to do and see so many interactive activities. Places to eat, outside park. It's perfect for kids!

I'm so grateful I had earplugs in my purse to wear. Screaming children everywhere! We were two adults there to see the exhibits. We spent 4 hours just on the second floor since that's where the video game and toy exhibits were. So vast and really cool! The displays really go into detail on the history and evolution of play. It was such an incredible selection. I just really wish the history exhibits weren't incorporated among play areas. It'd be nice to be able to read signs and look at exhibits without worrying about tripping over children or hearing high-pitched shrieking tantrums. Also: parking garage was validated when we bought tickets.

Play! I had fun here. My favorite parts were the history of video games, seeing my original Atari Pong game, and watching little kids in the pretend stuffed animal hospital Go!

great place to bring kids. everyone else in the area also thinks the same way so it gets crowded. it is easy to lose track of your kids as they scatter to the winds. hopefully you return home with a similar number of kids to what. you started with. food court is improved but can be full at lunch time without any place to sit. I wish the price of admission included everything such as butterfly garden. I liked the old parking lot as it was free, now it's not free anymore.

Like what other reviews said. Place is large. A lot of space. We didn't make it up to the second floor and ended up just staying around the first floor. They have a good eating area. One recommendation is to pre order food at the diner. Waiting for your food takes a good amount of your lifespan so just keep patient or plan ahead. Overall it's one of the best children's museum we've ever visited. Recommended!

The Strong Museum is a wonderful experience for kids and adults alike. Somehow, I never made it here as a child, but I've gone twice as an adult and loved every second of both trips. The museum has several interactive sections spread throughout its wings, so you could easily spend hours here. There's a pinball arcade, butterfly garden, miniature Wegmans, and even a little Sesame Street section. If you're more of a history buff, you're in luck! There's tons of exhibits dedicated to famous toys and video games, and even a little "history lane" section. There's much to be learned and read about here! Of course, this is a fantastic place for families. I could see any child being completely enthralled by all the different exhibits here. I'd definitely suggest this for adults too, though! I get such a great feeling of nostalgia each time I'm here. The Strong Museum is a true winner!

World class children's toy museum, located in Downtown Rochester. Fantastic displays, interactive games, pinball arcade with historical display of the original pinball to digital game. Marvel and DC display area with interactive games for the kids. I would also encourage young and older adults to this museum, as everyone is a kid at heart!

This is an excellent resource to have access to, locally. The place is huge, with lots of things to see and do, and they frequently make changes to keep things fresh. The only negative to me, is the prices. This place is supposed to be family-centric with a focus on kids - at $24 a person regardless of age, this could wrack up quickly for a larger family - and that's before they charge you for parking too! You'll be there awhile, and your kids will prolly get hungry and thirsty - more $$$. Avoid the gift shop. They want $17 for tiny keychain toys.

Amazing experience 10/10 recommend for kids of all ages!! The first floor is amazing for 5 and under. Spend extra time down there! Barbie exhibit was our favorite followed by Wegmans!

The Strong museum is really fun for family and teens. So many fun activities. The place is huge. The only complaint I had was the food at the cafeteria was horrible and expensive (airport price). Please bring your food or go to the burger place (Bill Gray's). Overall the museum was clean, safe and kids friendly.

My 2 year old loves it here. We brought him for the first time when he was around 1.5 thinking we wouldn't be here very long because he was too young, but we ended up staying three hours! So many different things to do. It's also pretty fun for adults. They do an adults only night once a month during the summer and it is definitely worth it!

Fabulous place for a day full of fun. My son is 13 and we visited for his 9 year old cousin's birthday party. We didn't think he'd have much to do, but he spent hours here. Something for everyone. Rochester is truly fortunate to have such a place locally. Family friendly. Restaurants on site.