You need to see The Strong National Museum in order to truly grasp the concept of nearly 150,000 square feet of space dedicated to all form of play. The endless displays and interactive exhibits both entertaining and educational keep visitors, young and old, busy for hours.

At first when we entered the museum, we spent time at the Play Lab. It was hard to tear the children away from the all the experimental elements.

The Wegman’s Supermarket seemed so genuine. Children were filling up their mini shopping carts while other children would act as cashiers scanning all the items in the wagon. They could even print receipts for their “customers”.

All throughout the museum there are fun exhibits and activities we enjoyed which were not necessarily part of a major theme. We saw a rock-climbing wall, a bike and tricycle room with lanes to ride on, all types of building materials and climbing structures. There is a reading Adventureland stocked with many books, a Pinball area, an area dedicated to the Berenstein Bears, Sesame Street and a huge selection of Mr. Potato Heads and accessories.

The Toy Halls of Fame has exhibits of classic favorite games such as a giant etch a sketch, a digital Jack-n-the Box and crayon Piano.

Hasbro Board Game Place and outdoor Hasbro Game Park, are areas dedicated to the Hasbro company board games. There are huge larger than life game boards outside such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Simon Says and more.

The video game hall of fame keeps adults busy as much, if not more than the children, with the many electronic games.

Definitely count on a full day of fun when planning a trip to The Strong Museum of Play. After spending an entire day there, you may feel like there still is so much more to do!

The indoor ropes course, Skyline Climb and Butterfly Garden are not included in general admission and combo tickets can be purchased.

Posted: March 3, 2024