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Strong National Museum of Play
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings at opening, when interactive spaces are quieter and staff-led demos start; avoid late afternoons and weekend afternoons when school groups and families peak.
Budget tips
Buy timed-entry tickets online to lock your slot and sometimes save a few dollars; consider an annual membership or reciprocal museum pass for repeat visits, and check the museum website for discounted days and military pricing.
Recommended for
Families with young children, Toy and game collectors, Educators and school groups, Fans of nostalgia and pop culture
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Hızlı bilgiler: You can wander through rooms dedicated to toys, video games, and childhood culture, where more than 500,000 artifacts capture play across generations. Inside, hands-on exhibits invite visitors to press vintage arcade buttons, stack thousands of LEGO bricks, and trigger lights, sounds, and motion as they explore.
Öne çıkanlar: Among the galleries, the World Video Game Hall of Fame showcases classics like Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, and Minecraft, and you can stand before original arcade cabinets while authentic 8-bit and chiptune sounds thrum. A quirky annual ritual lets visitors vote for new Toy Hall of Fame inductees, with staff tallying ballots and celebrating icons such as Barbie and Mr. Potato Head during a theatrical announcement that smells of popcorn and nostalgia.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, plan to stand and walk between interactive exhibits.
- Head first to the National Toy Hall of Fame and the vintage arcade to enjoy them before crowds arrive.
- Bring hand sanitizer and a small bag for loose pieces from play areas, those exhibits are very hands-on.
- Great photo spots include the giant dollhouse, the 1920s carousel, and the colorful arcade signage; ask staff for lighting tips.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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