The Strong - National Museum of Play in Rochester is one of the largest history museums in the nation dedicated to the history and exploration of play and a premier family museum.

This iconic place of learning underwent an award-winning expansion by CJS Architects enlivening its street presence by turning it into a large gateway to Rochester.

The whopping 105,000-square-foot expansion features a 40,000-square-foot educational wing and an exhibit gallery with classrooms as well as multifunctional rooms.

Additional attractions include a central atrium, interpretive exhibit, and butterfly conservatory. The entire design intertwines the ideals of the museum by highlighting the multitude of ways in which play factors into cultural history.

Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY, Phone: 585-263-2700

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