Bunny Ocean

This is the best place for kids (and me!)😁 It has the largest areas of play for kids at different ages. It entertains, teaches and inspires my kids. It's such a cool place and I would love to come here a few times a week! I wished the membership was cheaper though.

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Tabitha Reed

I highly recommend. I was surprised how large it was and how interactive it was. There were so many games (board games ann video games) you could play and so many other interactive things. Great for kids of all ages and adults as well. It had so many nostalgia items from toys dating back to the 1800's to more recent. We went on a Monday and it was not busy, we were there almost 5 hours and probably still didn't see everything. We ate at the food court and got pizza and a chicken salad wrap and both were really good.

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Marina Smith

The Strong National Museum of Play completely lives up to its name — it’s pure fun, learning, and nostalgia rolled into one. We went as a family with both adults and kids, and every one of us had different favorites — which says everything about how much there is to do here. The exhibits are hands-on, creative, and thoughtfully designed, from the classic toys and video games to the pretend play areas and immersive displays. You could easily spend the whole day here and still find new things to explore. The only downside was that the bathrooms could have been cleaner — no soap first thing in the morning and a few stalls looked like they hadn’t been checked since the night before. Hopefully just a timing issue, because everything else was fantastic. The staff were friendly, the layout was well-organized, and the entire experience was memorable from start to finish. We can’t wait to come back — we’re planning for another full day!

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Anis Samnani

We had a fantastic time at The Strong National Museum of Play last weekend. It's truly the best place for kids, with so many fun and interactive exhibits that kept them entertained for hours. The staff deserves a special shout-out—they were incredibly helpful and friendly, making our visit even more enjoyable. This is a must-go place for families!

Elliot Garcia

This was the first time visiting and well worth it. The history of games is deep and will keep you very entertained. The staff was very friendly and the food choices varied. I would have liked access to a reference room with books and possibly a game software catalog. Definitely worth visiting again. Great museum for one or the entire family.

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Danielle Crawford

We traveled from Canada for a day trip here. It was a 2 hour drive each way and well worth it!!! I thought maybe my kids may be too old (they’re 8 and 10). I was completely wrong! There are some sections designed more for younger kids. However, plenty of things to stimulate the older kids too. We easily spent 1 hr in the pinball room alone haha. We loved the roof shingling installment, the mini super market, the ropes course, the super hero alley and my fave was the reading adventure area. So much fun! We’ll be back for sure. The only negative I have is the food and beverage options. No where for parents to get an adult beverage, lame… and the cafeteria food is basic cafeteria food. We went around the corner to a restaurant for lunch instead.

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PagesAndPlacesWithDestiny

Always a great time for the whole family. We like to go on Fridays or Saturdays so we can stay later and the crowds thin out. Even though my kids are getting older they all still had a wonderful time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Maria G

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY is such an incredible experience! If you’re an 80’s or 90’s baby, this place will take you right back to your childhood with all the nostalgia—classic toys, video games, and exhibits that make you relive those special memories. My family and I had such a great time exploring; there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy, from kids to adults. A perfect mix of fun, learning, and nostalgia—highly recommend!

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박애정

This is the best place to recall the memories of children and adults. You can experience, learn, and enjoy many things. The playground, skyline, art, Lego, merry-go-round, butterfly experience, arcade, adventure, various story-themed entertainment, and books everywhere were great to bring children's emotions and learning. Unfortunately, I didn't have much time, so I couldn't enjoy it anymore. Next time, I would like to come in the morning and stay until it's over. ^^

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Amber Valentine-Minion

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!

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Nitharsana Latchman

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!

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lani olegario

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.

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Yuval Koren

Wow! Wow!!!!! It is AMAZING!!!! one whole day was not enough. This is the best museum I have been. Period. There are literally tons of things to do there. Many interactive things. My kids spent 1 hour only on the first item (you draw a fish, and it appears on the wall, swimming). And it has tons and tons of things. We barely got to the second floor, where things are even better. Tons of video games with big screens and interactive items. We left at 5pm and did not see everything! The kids had the time of their life there. Do not miss that place!! It deserve 8 stars out of 5!

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Matt McDonald

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!"

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Muhammad Λ.

-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! ;)

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RJ Lackie

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.

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