From Strong National Museum of Play

Meet Dorothy and Friends at The Wizard of Oz Exhibit Opening!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz exhibit opening Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22.

In the exhibit, journey from the Gale Farm to Oz and explore Munchkinland, the Crossroads, the Witch’s Castle, and Emerald City. Visit Professor Marvel’s wagon. Create your own tornado in Dorothy’s bedroom. Explore vibrant munchkin houses and learn more about Dorothy's friends, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. Enter Emerald City and create a “Horse of a Different Color" and more!

During opening weekend, meet, greet, and pose for photos with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, and join local actors for an interactive theatrical experience including songs from the film.

Local media sponsors: Democrat and Chronicle Media Group and Time Warner Cable.


Join the Berenstain Bears' Birthday Party
The Berenstain Bears are turning 50! Join the party on Saturday, January 14 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and meet the entire Berenstain Bear family. Enjoy a story reading of The Big Honey Hunt, the first Berenstain book published in 1962. Make a party hat, sign an over-sized birthday card, and play favorite party games. Enter for a chance to win a Berenstain Bears prize package.



D&C Readers Recognize Museum for 10th Year
This fall, Democrat and Chronicle readers named the National Museum of Play Rochester’s Choice for best museum for the 10th consecutive year.



Barbie is back!
The Barbie doll house and dress up area have moved to the When Barbie Dated G.I. Joe display on the museum's second floor. The interactives were removed so construction could begin on the upcoming America at Play exhibit.




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THE WIZARD OF OZ Children’s Educational Exhibition was created by Miami Children’s Museum and SPARKS, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ.
THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment