{"id":870,"date":"2021-06-18T10:17:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strong-wp.cloud.fruitionqa.com\/?page_id=870"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:00:31","slug":"seniors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/visit\/hours-and-admissions\/seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"heroInternal__bgImage \" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Seniors.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"heroInternal bgGradient bgGradient__small\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Seniors.png');\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n                <h1>Seniors<\/h1>\n                <svg id=\"animateLink\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 11\"><g id=\"Layer_2\" data-name=\"Layer 2\"><g id=\"Layer_1-2\" data-name=\"Layer 1\"><path stroke=\"#ffd204\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-width=\"5\" class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M0,2.5c8.82,0,8.82,6,17.65,6s8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.83-6,17.66-6,8.82,6,17.65,6\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n                                <p>Programs and discounts for individuals age 55 and older.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n            <ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\" title=\"Homepage\">Homepage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"breadsep\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/triangle-right.svg\"> <\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container copyFull\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n           <p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museum Mondays for Seniors<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Through Museum Mondays for Seniors, individuals age 55 and older can purchase discounted tickets for $17. Tickets include admission to the museum and <em>Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. <\/em>On select Mondays tickets also include unique, educational presentations in the museum&#8217;s Paychex Theater. 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This presentation will highlight recently acquired toys inspired by <em>Shock Theater<\/em>, weird science, and some monsters you may have never heard of before!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Michelle Parnett-Dwyer, Curator<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, November 24:<\/strong> <strong>Children\u2019s Literature in the Collections<br \/>\n<\/strong>Children&#8217;s books are central to the museum and the story of toys in the 20th century. Learn about the importance of characters such as Berenstain Bears and Raggedy Ann (and Andy) and how each is represented in largest play collection in the world!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">David Sleasman, Senior Director of Library and Archives<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, December 15:<\/strong> <strong>The History of the Christmas Card<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unlike many holiday traditions whose origin stories are lost to history, historians agree that the holiday card has a definitive birth, in 1843 England. Join for a lively presentation to learn more about the original Christmas card and its evolution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natalie Rudd, Associate Curator<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400\">2026<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, January 26: <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW127938772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127938772 BCX8\">The Heart of the Matter: Victorian Valentine Traditions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127938772 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW127938772 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">Where would we be without Valentines? In the 19th century, Valentine&#8217;s Day could bring elaborate cards drenched in sentiment or &#8220;Vinegar Valentines&#8221; filled with insults. While printing and the post office were changing the physical shape and look of Valentines, romantic ideals were developing new forms as well. 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It gives a brief history of escape rooms, showing how they exist in both digital and physical forms, while discussing challenges The Strong is facing in its efforts to preserve escape room history.<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW153772765 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153772765 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20472405 BCX8\">Mirek <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW20472405 BCX8\">Stolee<\/span>, Curator<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, March 23: <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW251191824 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251191824 BCX8\">The Wonderful World of Conservation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW251191824 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251191824 BCX8\">Learn how the field of conservation marries science, history, and art to help guide short- and long-term care for our cultural heritage through case studies of treatment and research projects performed by The Strong&#8217;s conservator. Find out what a conservator is and how they can help you care for your personal or institutional collections.<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW251191824 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251191824 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118979635 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118979635 BCX8\">Gabriel Dunn<\/span><\/span>, Conservator<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, April 27: <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW170276145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170276145 BCX8\">Gardening for Pollinators<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW170276145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170276145 BCX8\">Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You&#8217;ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies and other important insects, as well as recommendations for hardy flowering plants.<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW170276145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170276145 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anna Simpson, Manager of Live Collections<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, May 18: <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW199077567 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199077567 BCX8\">Stories in Every Piece: The History of Puzzles and the People Behind Them<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW199077567 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199077567 BCX8\">Discover the fascinating history of jigsaw puzzles! Enjoy stories of master puzzle-cutters from Parker Brothers, Par Puzzles, and beyond, along with the makers and manufacturers who shaped this timeless pastime. Learn how The Strong is preserving their legacy for future generations.<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW199077567 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199077567 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199077567 BCX8\">Stephanie <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199077567 BCX8\">Ball<\/span>, Archivist<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, June 22: <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW69948657 BCX8\">Margaret<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69948657 BCX8\"> Woodbury Strong:\u00a0 Rochesterian, Collector, Visionary<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69948657 BCX8\">Margaret Woodbury Strong was the founding benefactor of The Strong National Museum of Play. She had deep local roots, an unbelievable childhood, and a charmed life. She was also a passionate collector (and a bit of an eccentric). This talk will explore all these elements of her life and how she came to create Rochester&#8217;s most original (and fun) museum.<\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69948657 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">David Sleasman, Senior Director of Libraries and Archives<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, July 27: <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\">Life in Plastic: Barbie\u2019s Innovation and Icon <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\">Status<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\">When Barbie debuted in 1959, she was greeted by apprehensive and critical parents. But that did not stop Mattel from shifting the landscape of play and design. Over the following decades, Barbie went on to earn icon status. This presentation traces Barbie&#8217;s innovation through the museum&#8217;s collection of more than 3,000 Barbie-related artifacts.<\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\">Michelle<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW4557736 BCX8\">Parnett<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4557736 BCX8\">-Dwyer<\/span>, Curator<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, August 24: <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW249641504 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249641504 BCX8\">All About Monarchs<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW249641504 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249641504 BCX8\">Monarch butterflies are one of the most widely known butterfly species. Let&#8217;s discuss what sets these nature icons apart from other local species, how they manage to migrate 3,000 miles, and how to support monarchs locally.<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW249641504 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249641504 BCX8\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249641504 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249641504 BCX8\">Erin Regan<\/span><\/span>, Live Collections Specialist<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Monday, September 28: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW246033986 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246033986 BCX8\">Playful Competition: A Perspective Through Photographs<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246033986 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246033986 BCX8\">This presentation explores competition as play, outside of sports, examining niche groups through photographs. 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