National Toy Hall of Fame

Activity Overview

National Toy Hall of Fame recognizes the impact and popularity of toys that spark creativity, and learning in children, the Hall of Fame enshrines new and classic toys that have sustained consistent popularity, and have a significant role to play in a child's development. National Toy Hall of fame is a part of the national museum of play in Rochester, New York. National museum of play owns and shares a comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, electronic games, board games, books and classic toys. The museum encourages play and explores the significance of toys, it's a favorite spot to visit for the families and school children. National museum of play and the Hall of fame are open to visits all year round.

Things to Do

• Visit the National museum of play and see the National Toy Hall of fame gallery that inducts popular toys every year as it's honorees. So far, 56 toys have been added into the toy hall of fame.
• The national toy hall of fame inducts toys that were innovative, sparked curiosity and discovery, fostered learning, and were loved by kids for many years.
• Some of the popular toys in the Hall of fame are blocks, cards, Frisbee, barbie, hula hoop, roller skates, bubbles, rubber duck, scrabble, Lego, kite, teddy bear, marbles, scrabble and others.
• You can play with all the toys at activity tables within the Hall.
• The national museum of play has more than 40,000 objects on display related to play, it features toys, games, dolls, trains, airplanes, teddy bears, doll houses, trains, video games and much more.
• The museum features interesting exhibits that kids simply love, sesame street, comic book heroes and super heroes, indoor butterfly garden, play area, aquariums, arcade games will engage your kids for hours.
• The food court offers delicious snacks and meals by Pizza hut, subway and Taco bell.
• The museum gift shop sells clothes, puzzles, toys, puppets, books, and souvenirs.

National Toy Hall of Fame Insider Tips

• Nominate for your favorite toys online.
• Free parking is available.