Forget everything you knew about museums

because children's museums are something completely different. They are hands-on learning adventures, designed to bring out the kid in everyone. Imagine a working model of the world's largest railroad roundhouse (once located near Oneonta's River Street), rugged enough for the smallest hands. Imagine climbing through tunnels, sliding down slides and jumping into a ball-pit all winter long (minus the golden arches). Imagine affordable children's programs in a place big enough for kids to be kids, where parents can relax and actually enjoy their kids again. Now imagine that place where Bresee's used to be, or in the Elk's building, or even across from the Foothills Performing Arts Center. Now we're talking.

at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester