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The Strong explores the ways in which play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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About The Strong Museum<\/h2>\n

The Strong is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families with highly interactive exhibits and programs. The Strong houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Play has the power to teach, spark imagination, and create joy. Let\u2019s play!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Margaret Woodbury Strong<\/h3>\n

Margaret Woodbury Strong, a prolific collector of everyday objects, especially dolls and toys, founded The Strong in 1968 under the name \u201cMargaret Woodbury Strong Museum of Fascination.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Press Room<\/h3>\n

The Strong is centrally located at One Manhattan Square in downtown Rochester, New York. Explore resources for press and media outlets, and find contact info here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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