Parties and Museum Rentals

Party Package

The museum’s playful environment provides an ideal setting for birthday, engagement, graduation, and anniversary parties and gatherings such as family reunions and baby showers.

Party Package Includes:

  • A private party space for 1.5 hours. Choice of:
    • 10:30 a.m. to noon (any day of the week),
    • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (any day of the week),
    • 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Friday or Saturday).
  • Museum admission for 10 people (non-members).
  • One ride per child on the train or carousel.
  • A museum host to assist with party needs.


Price: $325 for 10 party guests.
Additional party guests can be added for $18 each (age 2 and older).
Current museum members are free.
All guests age 2 and older must have a paid admission ticket

Party Add-on Options

  • Butterfly garden tickets: $6 each
  • E-Game tokens: 120 tokens for $25
  • Costumed Characters: Enjoy a 20-minute visit from a Berenstain Bear for $50. Choice of Mama, Papa, Brother, or Sister Bear.

 

Food and Beverage

  • Food may be ordered from the food court or Bill Gray’s.
  • Store-bought food and refreshments may be brought in by the host of the party. Delivery of catered food, such as pizza is also allowed.
  • Homemade food and beverages are not permitted.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

 

Decorations

  • Table-top decorations may be brought in to customize the party area.
  • Balloons, piñatas, party poppers, confetti, wall decorations, and birthday cake candles are not permitted.
  • Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and are subject to availability.
  • All parties require a 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm the reservation.
  • Final balance is due four days before the party.
  • To make a reservation, contact Debie Himmelsbach at dhimmelsbach@museumofplay.org or 585-410-6332.


Note: Museum is not available for political, religious, or fundraising events. The party room has a maximum capacity of 40 guests.

 

Adams Atrium

Museum Rentals and Private Events

The Strong museum offers a unique and memorable setting for meetings, receptions, and other special events. Whether it’s a team-building outing, a business meeting, a dinner, or a reception for 250, the museum has just the right space to meet your needs. Please contact Debie Himmelsbach at dhimmelsbach@museumofplay.org or 585-410-6332 to discuss your event needs.

Discover the museum’s playful spaces:

  • G. Rollie Adams Atrium (Reception 200, Seated 150)
  • Main Lobby (Reception 250, Seated 100)
  • Paychex Theater (Seating 290)
  • Toy Halls of Fame (Reception 75, Seated 50)
  • Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
  • Skyline Climb Ropes Course
  • Entire Museum!

 

Corporate Partner Benefits

Corporate Partner members may qualify for waived or discounted rental fees. For more information about the Corporate Partners program, please contact Hillary Bobys, Director of Corporate and Strategic Relations, at hbobys@museumofplay.org or 585-410-6302.

Please contact Debie Himmelsbach at dhimmelsbach@museumofplay.org or 585-410-6332 to discuss your event needs. The museum is not available for political, religious, or fundraising events.