Illustrated Lecture and Book Signing at National Toy Hall of Fame Weekend, Nov. 7 & 8

Rochester, NY — Get reacquainted with the greatest toys of all time in a new, lavishly illustrated book, Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame, by Scott G. Eberle, Vice President for Interpretation at Strong National Museum of Play®. Eberle will be at the museum during National Toy Hall of Fame® Weekend, November 7 & 8, for an illustrated talk and book signing at 1:00 p.m. each day. (The weekend of toy-filled games, crafts, and family activities follows on the heels of a press conference held in the hall Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., when this year’s toy inductees will be officially announced.) Read more »

Rochester, NY – Look up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s . . .American Comic Book Heroes: The Battle of Good vs. Evil, a hands-on exhibit flying into Strong National Museum of Play on October 17, 2009. Produced by Strong, the original exhibit covers seven decades of amazing characters who have struggled mightily against evil in the comic-book cosmos while inspiring kids’ imaginations and play.

Gigantic, life-size statues of Superman™ (aka Clark Kent, who has battled for Truth, Justice, and the American Way since 1938) and Spider-Man™ (aka Peter Parker, given super powers by a radioactive spider-bite), protect the exhibit entrance. Life-size figures of Batman™, Iron Man™ and The Incredible Hulk are also on display. (You’re invited to meet and pose for pictures with Marvel Comics’ official Spider-Man during the Opening Weekend Celebration, October 17 and 18.) Read more »

More than 100 Machines Available for Guests to Play through January 3

Rochester, NY – It will never be Game Over! at Strong National Museum of Play. Strong’s National Center for the History of Electronic Games™ (NCHEG) today announced the acquisition of The Videotopia Collection, 114 vintage arcade video machines from the Electronics Conservancy. This further broadens the scope of the Center’s already unparalleled permanent collections of more than 20,000 electronic-game platforms, games, and related artifacts—the most comprehensive, public collection of its kind anywhere. Read more »

Entertainment and Festivities Abound Throughout the Five Boroughs during Year-End Celebration

New York, NY – Every year, New York City transforms itself into a winter wonderland as the spirit of the holidays permeates all five boroughs. Visitors will find the City chock-full of things to see, do and experience during this magical season. NYC & Company, the City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is highlighting some of the key events and attractions for visitors from around the world to enjoy. Read more »

North Creek, NY – Gore Mountain will open for scenic Northwoods Gondola Skyrides, downhill mountain biking, hiking, and BBQ Saturday, September 5! Guests are invited to enjoy the beautiful autumn season on Saturdays and Sundays, now through Columbus Day Weekend.

Gore offers several different hiking routes, and the views of the High Peaks and Southern Adirondacks offer a variety of excellent photo opportunties. Operating hours are 10am-4pm, and visitors can plan to spend either 30 minutes or the entire day exploring the mountain. Read more »

Aargh, matey! Calling all landlubbers and scallywags!

Rochester, NY - Sail over for some swash-bucklin’ adventures during Talk Like a Pirate Weekend at Strong National Museum of Play Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (presented in conjunction with Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19).

Prepare to drop anchor for a weekend of fun on the high seas. . . Read more »

Rochester, NY - Strong National Museum of Play brings the nation’s foremost scholars on childhood to Rochester for Strong Perspectives, a free lecture series about the changing roles of children and play throughout American history. Read more »