Things to See & Do

The International Center for the History of Electronic Games^® (ICHEG) displays electronic games and related materials in a variety of ways at Strong National Museum of Play^®, which hosts nearly 600,000 guests each year. At the museum, guests can see and play video games, past and present, as they are incorporated into a variety of interpretive displays and exhibits.

Experience ICHEG online:

Follow the progress of eGameRevolution
In fall 2010, museum guests will be able to explore the history and future of electronic games and their impact on American life in eGameRevolution, an expansive, artifact-rich exhibit where guests can play classic video games, the latest console games, and everything in between. Follow ICHEG on Twitter to stay up-to-date as the exhibit is constructed.
Browse the online collections
Thousands of items from the ICHEG collections are accessible through the online collections catalog of Strong National Museum of Play.
Explore key historical moments online
View the online timeline to reveal some key moments in the history of electronic games.
Examine the impact of electronic games
Download Concentric Circles: A Lens for Exploring the History of Electronic Games and examine electronic games through a continual zooming back and forth of the lens of play—from a tight focus on the games themselves, to a broader look at who makes the games and how they’re made, to a wider-angle view of their impact on players and society, to a panoramic consideration of electronic games.

Strong National Museum of Play admission fees

Adults: $11
Seniors (62 years and older): $10
Children ages 2-15: $9
Children younger than age 2: FREE
Strong members: FREE
ACM reciprocal members: FREE

The museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. General admission does not include admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden^®.

Museum Hours

Strong National Museum of Play is open 363 days a year and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.