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From Frogger to League of Legends: Strong Museum announces 2026 HOF finalists
The Strong National Museum of Play revealed the 12 finalists for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame, including League of Legends and Frogger.
New URochester, Strong Museum partnership boosts play and game research
The University of Rochester and The Strong Museum are partnering to expand research, education and community engagement in play and game studies.
From Angry Birds to NBA 2K: World Video Game HOF reveals 12 finalists for induction
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the 12 finalists for induction into the 2025 class.
Video Game Hall of Fame inducts four games
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has found Carmen Sandiego. And three other games. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? has joined Animal Crossing, Microsoft Flight Simulator and […]
Strong Museum to offer remote learning space
The Strong National Museum of Play has launched the Strong School Club to help working parents in need of a safe, supervised space for their child’s remote learning. The 10-week […]
Longtime supporter donates $1 million to Strong Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play has received a $1 million gift toward the organization’s Powered by Play: A Campaign for the Strong. Museum trustee and longtime supporter Mary Valentine […]
Play Walk to open with ‘Lights on Afterschool’ event
The Greater Rochester After-School Alliance (GRASA) on Thursday will partner with the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, Healthi Kids, the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association (GRSLA), United Way […]
Museum of Play receives NEH grant, award
The Strong National Museum of Play has received a nearly $1 million grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The museum was the only project to receive the Chairman’s […]
Museum of Play to offer SNAP discount
The Strong National Museum of Play has begun a discount program to make the museum more accessible. Individuals who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New York […]
Revitalization grant will help Strong museum expand
The Strong National Museum of Play will receive $20 million in funding through a Finger Lakes Forward Upstate Revitalization Initiative Grant to support its $60 million expansion, which broke ground […]
Popular Strong exhibit Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns to return
Next month, the Strong National Museum of Play will open Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns, a popular exhibit that will remain on view through Sept. 3 Back by popular demand, […]
Tomb Raider, Spacewar! among four added to Video Game Hall of Fame
Four iconic video games have been inducted to the Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. John Madden Football, Tomb Raider, Spacewar! and Final Fantasy VII have been chosen from […]
