The Strong is much more than just a museum. The Strong features numerous interactive exhibits designed to inspire creativity, imagination and play from its visitors. The Strong is also the home of the National Toy and World Video Game Halls of Fame.

On May 5 The Strong will reveal the newest inductees into the World Video Hall of Fame to kick off an activity filled weekend.

From 11am to 4pm on May 5 and 1pm to 4pm on May 6 visitors to The Strong can become a character from “The Sims”, create video game characters, and become a human “Pac-Man”.

Visitors can learn the history behind the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong and visit the Hall located on the second floor of The Museum.

The Glitch will be performing at The Strong on May 5 from 1pm to 4pm with music and video game trivia.

Admission to The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York is $15 each with children under the age of two and members free. Admission to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden is an additional $5 and $4 for children under the age of two and members. Entry into the Butterfly Garden is on a timed ticket.

 

photo courtesy of The Strong, Rochester, New York