Play Classic Arcade Video Games in Rochester, NY

Videotopia^TM, an international touring arcade video games exhibit, will be featured at Strong National Museum of Play® in Rochester, NY. The exhibit, which opened on May 30, runs until November 1, 2009 and features over 100 new and restored arcade video games.

Videotopia^TM - What Is It?

Parents and kids have the opportunity to engage in hands-on play together with classics arcade games such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Tetris and Donkey Kong at Videotopia^TM. It is an interactive exhibit which allows children and adults to learn about the science, art and history of video games as they play.

Videotopia^{TM -} How Much Does It Cost?

Every visitor of Rochester's Strong National Museum of Play® receives four tokens for free play in Videotopia^TM. Additional tokens may be purchased inside the exhibit at the cheap price of twenty-five cents each. Visitors may also earn additional tokens at Power-Up stations by correctly answering questions pertaining to the historical facts presented in the exhibit. Video arcade game lovers (adults only) have the option of purchasing a special $20 Gamer Admission Pass which allows free general admission to the musuem during the five months the Videotopia^TM exhibit is at the musuem.

Rochester's Strong National Museum of Play® - What Else Does It Offer?

Hang around afterwards or return another time to enjoy the rest of the family-friendly, interactive and educational activities provided at Strong National Museum of Play®. Check out the the new 1,700-gallon Rainbow Reef aquarium, visit the National Toy Hall of Fame, take a ride on the Elaine Wilson Carousel or the Strong Express Train, hang out in the Sesame Street neighborhood, or step into a life-size storybook at Reading Adventureland. Whatever your child's interests or age, there's something to please. Children learn best through hands-on, creative activities. Strong National Museum of Play® recognizes this fact and provides a unique environment in which children are encouraged to play, explore and learn.

To find out more about the museum and its activities and events, visit the event's calendar of Strong National Museum of Play®.

Resources: http://www.museumofplay.org/index.html