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Review:
The National Museum of Play is a unique museum operated by the Strong in Rochester, originally established in 1969 as a showcase for the personal collections of Margaret Woodbury Strong.
The museum is one of five museums operated by The Strong, along with the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, and the International Center for the History of Electronic Games.
It is the world's only collections-based museum devoted to the study of play, showcasing exhibits on beloved children's characters and franchises such as the Berenstain Bears and Sesame Street.
Immersive exhibits showcase video games, comic books, carousel rides, storybooks, and other children's play activities, including eGameRevolution, the United States' first permanent video game-related exhibit.
1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607, Phone: 585-263-2700, Map
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