Services for Teachers

Strong National Museum of Play® offers educators a wealth of support services, orientation sessions, and workshops to assist you in the classroom.

Making the Most of Your Visit

Pre-service and in-service teachers are invited to learn how to tap into the museum’s many educational resources. Visit our exhibits and hear about school experiences available in each one. Come and examine opportunities that will help you satisfy New York State Learning Standards. Learn how to plan a museum trip and make the most of pre- and post-visit activities. Please call 585-263-2701 x291 or x335 to reserve your time.

Exhibit Previews

Preview an exhibit of your choice and the lessons we’ve designed to go with it. Meet with one of our educators to see firsthand what learning activities your students can engage in while they are here. Please call 585-263-2700 in advance for an appointment.

School Outreach

Museum educators can attend staff meetings at your school to help you connect your curriculum to our experiences. We will show you how we meet New York State Learning Standards and demonstrate how we accommodate a variety of learning preferences. For information and appointments, please call 585-263-2700.

The Grada Hopeman Gelser Library

Strong National Museum of Play is one of only a handful of museums in the nation to have a special public library partnership. Our child-focused library is a mini-branch of the Rochester Public Library. Teachers and students are welcome to check out books for classroom use and return them to any public library branch in the system. Plan Your Visit Today! Call 585-263-2700.