The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums …
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families.
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4.8/5 · 2,238 reviews
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Mar 23, 2025
This attraction has over 2,000 reviews and a solid "5" rating and absolutely deserves it. Regardless of your age, if you have any love of toys or fun, this will be a great day. The Strong is in an e…Full review by Gregory M
Nov 1, 2024
Two 50-year-old kids walk into the strong national Museum of play… and stay for EIGHT hours looking at all the toys and playing games all day. Clearly it was engaging! If you’re young at heart, loved…Full review by Susan W
Aug 15, 2024
My boys (ages 13 & 11) and I spent half a day here. Very nostalgic for me to see so many things I grew up with. For them, it was less nostalgia and more current fun. Parts of the museum they totally …Full review by Rachel548
Is the museum really busy on Saturdays? Do your kids have to wait to experience the popular things? We have the choice to visit on a Friday or Saturday and are trying to decide which would be better as far as crowds go.
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Go Friday. It's pretty big place and so folks get spread out all around.
What are you allowed to enter with? Diaper bag? Snacks? Should I bring a stroller? We are planning a visit with our 4 year old and 1 year old.
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You can absolutely bring a stroller. They are everywhere. I don't know about a diaper bag, but my guess is they may be allowed as it is a children's museum. Snacks, not sure. I would …
You can absolutely bring a stroller. They are everywhere. I don't know about a diaper bag, but my guess is they may be allowed as it is a children's museum. Snacks, not sure. I would check their website. We loved it and had a one-year-old with us (who also loved it).
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Why do you have a butterfly garden in a history museum dedicated to the study of play?
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The butterfly garden and other living collections at the museum represent a type of play called “nature play.” This form of play can positively affect people by helping...
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