The National Museum of Play, Interactive museum in Rochester, United States.
The National Museum of Play contains over 500,000 items, presenting collections of toys, games, and recreational objects across multiple exhibition halls.
Founded in 1969 from Margaret Woodbury Strong's personal collection, the museum expanded to 282,000 square feet through significant renovations in 2006.
The National Toy Hall of Fame and World Video Game Hall of Fame within the museum document the evolution of recreational activities in American society.
Visitors can explore the museum daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with extended hours until 8:00 PM from Thursday through Saturday.
The Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden inside the museum stands as the largest indoor butterfly garden in New York state.
Location: Rochester
Inception: 1969
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: One Manhattan Square Rochester, New York 14607
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Thursday-Saturday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +5852632700
Email: info@museumofplay.org
Website: https://museumofplay.org
GPS coordinates: 43.15250,-77.60167
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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